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meow Synonyms

Another word for meow

Choosing another word for meow depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The characteristic crying sound made by a cat.

Usage Example

"The hungry cat let out a loud miaow while waiting beside its empty food bowl."

Strongest
miaow
mew
Strong
mewl
yowl
Weak
caterwaul

• verb (Context 2)

To make the characteristic crying sound of a cat.

Usage Example

"Whenever the tabby wants to be let outside into the garden, she meows persistently at the kitchen window."

Strongest
miaow
mew
Strong
mewl
yowl
Weak
caterwaul

• interjection (Context 3)

Used to represent or imitate the vocal sound made by a cat, or humorously to comment on a spiteful or catty remark.

Usage Example

"miaow! The stray kitten greeted the children as they opened the back door."

Strongest
miaow
mew

• Nearby Words

menubar
menudo
menziesia
meow
mercantile
mercedario
mercenariness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Meow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/meow
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