cat

noun

ˈkat How to pronounce cat (audio)
Definition of catnext
1
as in kitten
a small domestic animal known for catching mice the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodents

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2
as in male
an adult male human being he was one cool cat driving around in his new sports car

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Recent Examples of cat Late summer brings an increase in a deadly disease spreading in cats across South Florida, causing intense illness and even sudden death. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 The rollout quickly sparked debate online, with some Steelers fans arguing the villainous cat is a perfect representation of the city's blue-collar attitude. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Wendy’s new brothers and sisters — aka Swift’s cats — also shouldn’t be a problem, Farlow said. — David MacK, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Wildlife officials then sedated the cat, loaded it into a crate, and transported it to nearby Forbes Creek. — Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat
  1. kitten
  2. male
  3. kitty
  4. guy
  5. feline
  6. gentleman
  7. dude
Noun
  • Earlier this year, the kitten was discovered in the wild and closely monitored by biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as part of panther conservation efforts.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Tiffany Haddish Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key’s 2016 action comedy Keanu centers on the duo trying to save the eponymous kitten, played by seven identical rescue cats.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitten
Noun
  • Veradermics announced positive results for its lead candidate, a tablet formulation of minoxidil, in male-pattern hair loss in April.
    — Avalon Pernell, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Flit can mill ultra-precise, nested male-to-female sleeve joints required for adhesive bonding with a 1mm tolerance.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of male
Noun
  • Taking inspiration from the iconic Ginger Spice, influencer and model Meredith Duxbury’s fresh kitty cut is the ultimate fall accessory.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • My darling hubby took the photo a few months ago on his phone and our kitty won first place at my local gym/OTF pet photo contest!
    — Rasputin Todd, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of kitty
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  • These guys have such a burden on them in general at this level, but no one on our team has a bigger burden on his shoulders than him.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond the price tag, a point of pride for Marchitelli is dressing his guys for some of the biggest moments of their careers, whether that be their wedding day or Super Bowl Sunday.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of guy
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  • However, there are some big costs that come with felines that go beyond pets and kisses.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Once inside, the feline jumps on tables, is fed by multiple people, and gets lots of pets.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of feline
Noun
  • Damaging information on Metcalf was also withheld from trial as a result of the gentlemen’s agreement.
    — Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What the story is actually about almost doesn’t matter — just enjoy the quiet luxury of it all, with the ever-endearing Fabrice Luchini in the lead doing yet another bumbling, bourgeois gentleman of a certain age.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of gentleman
Noun
  • That dude should have been a hero for saving that game for the Angels, with that spectacular catch for the second out in the ninth.
    — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Wendy’s pregnant pal Lindsay (Debby Ryan), eyes flashing with frustration that she’s not allowed to dictate her best friend’s decisions, also sets up a blind date with her selection, Danny (Tim Nienhueser), a solid dude with great hair.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dude

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“Cat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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