moo
word
/ˈmu/
/mˈuː/
Definition
The loud, deep sound that a cow makes.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly to describe the sound made by cows, both as a noun and a verb. Common in children's books and imitation of animal sounds. Rarely used outside these contexts.
Spanish: mugidoPortuguese (BR): mugidoPortuguese (PT): mugidoChinese (Simplified): 哞叫声Chinese (Traditional): 哞叫聲Hindi: रंभानाArabic: خوارBengali: হাম্বাRussian: муJapanese: モーVietnamese: òKorean: 음매Turkish: mööUrdu: مُوںIndonesian: moo
Example Sentences
The cow says moo.
basic
Can you make a moo sound?
basic
We heard a loud moo from the field.
basic
Kids love to pretend to moo like cows.
natural
When I walked past the farm, a cow started to moo at me.
natural
She burst out laughing when her brother tried to moo during dinner.
natural