cooing

[ˈkuːɪŋ]

cooing Definition

• 1. the sound that a pigeon or dove makes
• 2. speaking in a soft, gentle voice

Using cooing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cooing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cooing of the doves was a soothing sound.

• Example

  She was cooing to the baby to calm him down.

cooing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cooing

• murmuring
• whispering
• muttering

Phrases with cooing

• cooing of pigeons

  the sound that pigeons make

  Example

  The cooing of pigeons is a common sound in the park.

• cooing of doves

  the sound that doves make

  Example

  The cooing of doves can be heard in the countryside.

• cooing over someone

  speaking in a soft, gentle voice to someone

  Example

  She was cooing over her newborn baby.

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Summary: cooing in Brief

Cooing [ˈkuːɪŋ] refers to the sound made by pigeons or doves, as well as speaking in a soft, gentle voice. It is often used to soothe or calm, as in 'She was cooing to the baby to calm him down.'