: a young cat
also
: an immature or young individual of various other small mammals
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Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Even when outcomes improve over the long term, the most fragile cats are still most at risk—kittens under five months account for 65 percent of all cat non-live outcomes including euthanasia and death-in-care.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Her carousel began with a photo of the Academy Award-winning actress sitting on the floor, out of frame so that the camera mostly captured her hands holding the black and white kitten up to the lens.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This is a significantly low rate for the adoption center, as its website shows traditional prices being up to $275 for puppies younger than four months old, and $150 for kittens.
—Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 11 Dec. 2025
Even when outcomes improve over the long term, the most fragile cats are still most at risk—kittens under five months account for 65 percent of all cat non-live outcomes including euthanasia and death-in-care.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
As an independent music artist, Kerensa is no stranger to social media—but didn’t expect Pomelo kitten to become an internet star.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Her carousel began with a photo of the Academy Award-winning actress sitting on the floor, out of frame so that the camera mostly captured her hands holding the black and white kitten up to the lens.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Kitten.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitten. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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