purr

Example Sentences

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"But once we examined the acoustic structure closely, the even, rhythmic purr turned out to be the better cue for identifying individual cats."

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

Even the Pokémon noises are gently mellowed out in contrast to the coarser, more caterwauling sounds of the games; here the creatures purr, cry, coo and sigh like docile house pets.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2024

Victoria Monét, “Jaguar II” Impeccably appointed throwback R&B brought cleverly up to date by Monét, a prolific songwriter-for-hire now showing off a throaty purr of her own.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Until lately, it was widely believed that cats purr as a voluntary response to being happy.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2023

Outside the window, a car comes to life, soft and quiet like the purr of a cat, then fades away into the distance.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins