meow
noun
the characteristic sound a cat makes.
meowing
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present participleof meow.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Taita prances along rock walls and rolls in the dirt, meowing with his tail held high.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the more upmarket north of Tehran, many residents appeared to have left, with the meowing of cats and birdsong replacing the usual din of traffic jams.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
"People pay most attention to meowing because cats mainly use these vocalizations toward us," explains the study's first author, Danilo Russo.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
A cat meowing for Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Peyton Manning chucking Bud Light beers to patrons in a bar and Kris Jenner stacking Oreo cookies.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
Maybe it’s just somebody fully understanding how alone we really are, which makes what people say to each other seem like empty sound, no more important than a dog barking or a cat meowing.
From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña
