Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miaow
verb
/miˈaʊ/
Definition
A sound made by a cat, often used to communicate with humans or other animals.
Examples
- The cat miaowed softly, asking for attention.
- She said, ‘I can hear my cat miaowing from the other room.’
- The stray kitten miaowed pitifully until someone noticed her.
Meaning
The term describes the characteristic sound that a cat makes, typically conveying a range of emotions or requests, such as hunger, affection, or annoyance.
Synonyms
- meow
- cry
- call
