Definitions

1. verb

to purr, especially as a sign of contentment or pleasure

“The cat purred loudly as it sat on my lap.”

2. noun

a low, continuous, vibrating sound, typically made by a contented cat

“The purre of the cat filled the room.”

3. verb (informal)

to speak or utter in a low, smooth, and continuous sound, typically in a contented or pleasurable manner

“The singer purred the words of the love song.”