moo
verb (used without object)
to utter the characteristic deep sound of a cow; low.
mooing
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present participleof moo.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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The sound of mooing and a pressure washer could be heard.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
Alongside the mooing of cows, it isn’t unusual to hear a director shouting "lights, camera, action" here.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2024
The town is so off the beaten track, the loudest sound is cows mooing in the distance.
From Seattle Times ● May 25, 2024
One of the animals included is cow, which adds a moment of levity to the story when we learn about the Bigfeet’s mooing call.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2023
In fact, the more I thought about it, the more I was sure I could hear Bessie mooing.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
