category
noun
cat·e·go·ry
ˈka-tə-ˌgȯr-ē 
plural categories
1
: any of several fundamental and distinct classes to which entities or concepts belong
Taxpayers fall into one of several categories.
2
: a division within a system of classification
She competed for the award in her age category.
Examples of category in a Sentence
The cars belong to the same category.
Taxpayers fall into one of several categories.
She competed for the award in her age category.
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Bestselling categories and looks were outerwear, cold-weather accessories, Fair Isle sweaters, fragrance, fur, faux fur, sleepwear including matching parent and kids sets, athleisure, and athletic footwear.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Again, that is only after nominations for the final ballot in all categories.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
The Hurricanes logged seven sacks and nine tackles for loss on defense against a team that rarely gave up either, while surrendering just two sacks and six tackles for loss against a team among the nation’s best in both categories.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Starting today, Amazon, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Lululemon, Quince, and more are marking down must-have finds across every category, including brands like Dyson, Kate Spade, Levi’s, and Hoka.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Again, that is only after nominations for the final ballot in all categories.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
The Hurricanes logged seven sacks and nine tackles for loss on defense against a team that rarely gave up either, while surrendering just two sacks and six tackles for loss against a team among the nation’s best in both categories.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
Starting today, Amazon, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn, Lululemon, Quince, and more are marking down must-have finds across every category, including brands like Dyson, Kate Spade, Levi’s, and Hoka.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Category.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/category. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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category
noun
cat·e·go·ry
ˈkat-ə-ˌgōr-ē
-ˌgȯr-
plural categories
1
: one of the divisions or groupings used in a system of classification
"species" and "genus" are biological categories
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