1. to make a continuous, soft, vibrating sound, as a cat does when content
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'purr'

1. plural of 'pur'; a continuous, soft, vibrating sound made by a cat
Usage: less common as a standalone noun; typically used as 'purrs'

Examples

• The kitten purs contentedly while sitting on my lap.
• When you pet the cat, she purs loudly.
• The engine purs smoothly after the repair.
• We could hear the cat's soft purs from across the room.
• The motor purs like a well-tuned machine.