Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coo

verb
/kuː/
Definition
The soft, low sound made by doves and some other birds.
Examples
  • The dove began to coo softly in the morning light.
  • She could hear the birds cooing from the trees outside her window.
  • As the sun set, the two doves cooed in the garden.
Meaning
To make a soft murmuring sound, typically associated with birds, especially doves.
Synonyms
  • murmur
  • chirp
  • flutter