meow
word
/miˈaʊ/
mee-OW
/mɪˈaʊ/
mee-OW
Definition
The word used to describe the sound that a cat makes.
Usage & Nuances
Used for imitation or description of cat sounds; informal and often used in children's speech or writing. Can be used as a noun ('a loud meow') or a verb ('the cat meowed').
Spanish: miauPortuguese (BR): miauPortuguese (PT): miauChinese (Simplified): 喵Chinese (Traditional): 喵Hindi: म्याऊँArabic: مواءBengali: ম্যাঁওRussian: мяуJapanese: ニャー - ミャオVietnamese: meoKorean: 야옹Turkish: miyavUrdu: میاوIndonesian: meong
Example Sentences
Suddenly, I heard a loud meow outside the window.
natural
Every time I open a can, my cat comes running with a loud meow.
natural
Did you hear the meow?
basic
The cat says meow.
basic
My kitten makes a cute meow.
basic
She looked at her owner and gave a soft meow for food.
natural