house cat


house cat

noun

Definition of HOUSE CAT

: cat 1a

Examples of HOUSE CAT

  1. <the house cat at the Cheshire Cat Bookstore has the dual responsibility of being mascot and mouser>

First Known Use of HOUSE CAT

1607

Related to HOUSE CAT

Synonyms: feline, cat, kitty, moggy (also moggie) [British], puss, pussy, pussycat
Related Words: mouser; kit, kitten; alley cat, tabby; gib, tomcat
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