house cats

plural of house cat
as in cats
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

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Noun
  • One dog or two cats are allowed, and subletting is okay with board approval.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Police confirmed in a press release that cats were evacuated from the shelter.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Luckily, the owner shared in a follow-up video that the momma cat and all four kittens are healthy with no signs of toxoplasmosis.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • In this photo, mama, who liked posing for the camera, supervises her litter of kittens.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“House cats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house%20cats. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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