English Word · Intermediate
pursing
An expression or motion that purses
Pronunciation: say pursing
Meaning
An expression or motion that purses.
Example
The muscles about the mouth exhibited puckering movements and occasional pursings and poutings of the lips.
The muscles about the mouth exhibited puckering movements and occasional pursings and poutings of the lips.
Practice tips
- Practice pursing out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.