littermate
noun
lit·ter·mate
ˈli-tər-ˌmāt 
: one of the offspring in a litter in relation to the others
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The two littermates, Lola and Bear, reuniting in the New York City street.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Our new dogs, Coal and Pepper, are littermates, 2-year-old black-and-white Lab mixes, very curious and rambunctious.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Amber hasn’t lived with other cats recently but was playful with her littermates as a kitten.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Kittens naturally learn through play with their littermates, and this remains important for adult cats.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Our new dogs, Coal and Pepper, are littermates, 2-year-old black-and-white Lab mixes, very curious and rambunctious.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Amber hasn’t lived with other cats recently but was playful with her littermates as a kitten.
—Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
Kittens naturally learn through play with their littermates, and this remains important for adult cats.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Littermate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/littermate. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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littermate
noun
lit·ter·mate
-ˌmāt
: one of a litter of offspring considered in relation to the other members of the litter
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