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noun

plural of kitten
as in kits
a young cat

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verb

present tense third-person singular of kitten
as in litters

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Recent Examples of kittens
Noun
Now, the brood are in Woodbury, New Jersey, at KitKat Playroom, a nonprofit kitten rescue that livestreams foster kittens from arrival through adoption. — Usa Today, USA Today, 10 July 2026 Originating in kittens to stimulate milk flow, its persistence in adulthood is attributed to several factors. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026 Four orphaned bobcats will be rehabilitated at Wildlife Care Center in Saratoga in an effort to return the kittens back to the wild this fall. — Laura A. Oda, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Police and animal control officers are looking for information about the person or persons who allegedly threw a box of cats and kittens from a moving vehicle in East Hartford on Wednesday. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Stray pets taken in by the nonprofit since July 4 of this year include 54 dogs, 11 cats, eight puppies, 23 kittens and one reptile. — Madeleine Kashkooli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Every wedding, every cherry blossom season in Japan, every birth, reactor accidents too, swarms of insects, kittens playing with woolen balls, people disfigured by war, palm trees at sunset—five billion photos a day. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Henry’s Animal Campus at 351 Hillshire Drive is also at capacity with 56 cats and kittens, and 250 large breed dogs. — Mary Ella Hastings june 26, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kittens
  1. kitties
  2. kids
  3. felines
  4. cats
Noun
  • There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
    — Rachel Brodsky, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • Owners looking to adopt one of these sweet kitties should be prepared to give them their attention, and lots of it.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Definition of kitties
Verb
  • Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
  • For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Catnip Catnip is known for its ability to attract felines, but the same aromatic oils that cats love can actually repel mosquitoes.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026
  • What once was a duo of felines is now a trio, thanks to Malinin's partnership with the Sheba Ignored to Adored program.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Definition of felines
Noun
  • Colleen McCarthy said she was denied coverage for one of her cats because the insurer determined her cat’s asthma was pre-existing.
    — Taneia Surles, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Dogs must be on leash or in carriers and cats must be in carriers.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
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