littermate

noun

lit·​ter·​mate ˈli-tər-ˌmāt How to pronounce littermate (audio)
: one of the offspring in a litter in relation to the others

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Cali was first surrendered to Animal Care Society in the spring of 2023 as a young puppy, alongside her littermates. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025 Kittens naturally learn through play with their littermates, and this remains important for adult cats. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 Behind the fence, his littermates and an older dog wag their tails, seemingly aware of the bittersweet goodbye. Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 According to the state, after last year’s rabies scare, the rescue in January and February failed to isolate puppies that were suffering from hookworm infections and were exposed to a littermate with rabies symptoms. Max Levy, The Denver Post, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for littermate

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of littermate was in 1921

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“Littermate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/littermate. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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littermate

noun
lit·​ter·​mate -ˌmāt How to pronounce littermate (audio)
: one of a litter of offspring considered in relation to the other members of the litter
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