Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

coos

verb
/kuː/
Definition
The soft, murmuring sound made by doves or pigeons, or a gentle way of talking.
Examples
  • The mother coos soothingly to her baby to calm him down.
  • You could hear the doves cooing softly in the trees at dawn.
Meaning
To coo is to produce a soft, murmuring sound, often associated with expressing affection or contentment.
Synonyms
  • murmur
  • hum
  • purr