kitty

1 of 2

noun (1)

kit·​ty ˈki-tē How to pronounce kitty (audio)
plural kitties
: cat sense 1a
especially : kitten

kitty

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural kitties
1
: a fund in a poker game made up of contributions from each pot
2
: a sum of money or collection of goods often made up of small contributions : pool

Examples of kitty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Entry is free with a donation of dog food, cat food,or kitty litter. Shirley MacFarland, cleveland, 18 Aug. 2023 Your kitty will go wild for the soft yet durable Patorma Flopping Fish, with its realistic wriggling and irresistible catnip scent. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 27 Aug. 2023 But perhaps one of the most galling things about these corporations is how many of them are using our taxpayer dollars to add to these CEOs’ kitties. Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 26 Aug. 2023 Initially scared and shy, the whole gang have become social and sweet kitties thanks to patience, TLC and socialization. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 18 Aug. 2023 These kitties are fun to squish and stretch in your hand, like a stress ball. Rachel Rothman, Good Housekeeping, 18 Aug. 2023 On Monday, Jared Leto and Doja Cat took the kitty's sense of style literally, each donning their own version of feline fashion. USA TODAY, 2 May 2023 For these kitties, even the tiniest bit of cheese could cause problems. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2023 Particulate Test: Does kitty litter get between the seams and beneath the mat? Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 22 July 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

kit entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1719, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

circa 1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of kitty was in 1719

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Cite this Entry

“Kitty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitty. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Kids Definition

kitty

1 of 2 noun
kit·​ty ˈkit-ē How to pronounce kitty (audio)
plural kitties
: cat sense 1a
especially : kitten

kitty

2 of 2 noun
plural kitties
: a sum of money or collection of goods often made up of small contributions

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