Synonyms of house cat

house cat

noun

as in cat

a small domestic animal known for catching mice

the house cat at the Cheshire Cat Bookstore has the dual responsibility of being mascot and mouser

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cat
• kitten
• kitty
• pussy
• feline
• pussycat
• puss
• alley cat
• moggy
• kit
• mouser
• tabby
• tomcat
• gib

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of house cat

Adult male bobcats can weigh anywhere from 20 to 30 pounds and often measure about 3 feet in length, while females are smaller and can sometimes weigh less than a large house cat, the WDFW adds. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Will Huebner / Santa Barbara Zoo Red pandas, which are a little larger than a house cat, are considered endangered, according to the World Wildlife Fund. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026

Officials now are seeing more house cats abandoned on the streets as the price of pet food and veterinary care has skyrocketed since the pandemic, according to Sarai Rivera, founder of My Bella TNR cat rescue in Hartford. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026

For animal lovers, there’s a house cat that wanders the property, and morning walks may include up-close encounters with Highland cows or a free-roaming peacock. — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 7 May 2026