meow noun verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: me-ow (2) English Definition The characteristic crying sound of a cat. Example Sentence The cat gave a soft meow when it was hungry. US IPA /miˈaʊ/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /miˈaʊ/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms mew caterwaul purr Antonyms bark growl Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link