Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miau

interjection
/miˈau/
Definition
A sound made by a cat.
Examples
  • The cat meowed loudly, its ‘miau’ echoing through the room.
  • When she saw the stray cat outside, she called to it with a gentle ‘miau’.
Meaning
The term ‘miau’ represents the vocal expression or sound produced by domestic cats, often used to communicate with humans or other animals.
Synonyms
  • meow
  • cat sound
  • feline call