purr
verb (used without object)
to utter a low, continuous, murmuring sound expressive of contentment or pleasure, as a cat does.
Example Sentences
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She would climb into the basket on her own, meowing, purring and rolling on her back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Fellow volunteer Aurelie Zucchello, from a local cat charity, stroked a purring ginger feline.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
Early in his TV career, his purring voice and enchanting grin helped transform a string of coffee commercials into a serialized love story.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2026
Bayern Munich have already tied up the Bundesliga title and are purring under Vincent Kompany this season.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
He picks her up and she nuzzles her nose into his neck, purring like a turbine.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
