shorthair

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noun

short·​hair ˈshȯrt-ˌher 

: a domestic cat with a short thick coat

especially : a member of any of several breeds of muscular medium- to large-sized cats with a short plush coat

short hair

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see by the short hairs

Examples of shorthair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Narnia is a unique, split-faced British shorthair living in Paris with fur that is half black and half gray. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025

Known for their calm demeanor and independence, British shorthairs are considered less clingy than other breeds. — Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024

Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025

The video, shot from the perspective of the bus driver, starts when a black and white German shorthair pointer mix named Jake hops on, meets Thompson, greets a few canine friends and finds his seat before his harness is secured. — Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1903, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing shorthair

• American shorthair
• colorpoint shorthair
• domestic shorthair
• exotic shorthair
• Oriental shorthair

Rhymes for shorthair

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare