Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > P Synonyms of purr Find synonyms for: Noun 1. purr, sound usage: a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat Verb 1. whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr, sound, go usage: make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred" 2. purr, make vibrant sounds, resonate, vibrate usage: indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of purr (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: quisling Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language