shorthair

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

Examples of shorthair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

As caretakers of more than 17,000 sick, injured and abused pets last year alone, giving pets like this 3-year-old shorthair rabbit a second chance at a good life is what the Arizona Humane Society’s work is all about. —The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2022

Kisa is an 11-year-old shorthair Colorpoint kitty who has a longstanding history with the Arizona Humane Society. —The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

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