meow
noun
the characteristic sound a cat makes.
Example Sentences
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Asked, for instance, if he meows to his cats, Jonathan B. Losos, an evolutionary biologist and author of the book, “The Cat’s Meow: How Cats Evolved From the Savanna to Your Sofa,” wouldn’t deny it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Other research has advanced Nicastro’s work, including studies that paired a cat’s meows directly with their caretaker instead of random participants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
To better understand how evolution shaped these sounds, the researchers compared domestic cat meows with those of five wild cat species: African wildcat, European wildcat, jungle cat, cheetah, and cougar.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
Their meows varied far more than those of their wild relatives, suggesting that life alongside humans reshaped how cats use their voices.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 11, 2026
When I don’t move, he meows, letting me know that his sympathy has run short, I crack my door and let him out as I flip on the light.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
