verb
- to make the characteristic crying sound of a cat
Usage: also spelled 'meow' in U.S. English
noun
- the characteristic crying sound made by a cat
Usage: also spelled 'meow' in U.S. English
Examples
- The kitten began to miaow loudly when it was hungry.
- I heard a miaow coming from outside the window.
- The cat miaowed at the door, asking to be let in.
- A soft miaow echoed through the empty house.
- She miaowed playfully at her pet to get its attention.
- The miaow of a distressed cat alerted the neighbors.