Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lowing
noun
/ˈloʊɪŋ/
Definition
The sound made by a cow or other cattle, especially a prolonged, low moan.
Examples
- The lowing of the cows could be heard from the distance.
- As the sun set, the lowing of the herd indicated it was time to return to the barn.
- The farmer smiled as he listened to the lowing of his cattle.
Meaning
Lowing refers to the deep, resonant sound made by cows, often used to communicate with others or express certain emotions such as hunger or distress.
Synonyms
- mooing
- bellowing
- clangor
