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house cat

noun

Definition of house cat

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

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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 See All Example Sentences for house cat

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Noun

There were heiress ghosts and cat ghosts and soldier ghosts charging through forests.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
Mosey said that historically many shelters, including Whiskers Pet Rescue, would not let black cats get adopted around Halloween over fears they could be harmed or be used maliciously.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of cat

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That spirit was alive across collections, where sweet bows, light pink shades, ruffles, and even embroidered kittens made their way onto bridal looks.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
The kitten got her name from her coloring, which reminded Alex of cookies and brownies.

— Ashley Paul, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of kitten

Noun

At CatCon, attendees will get to meet kitty celebrities such as Uno, the one-eared cat with 360,000 subscribers on YouTube, or the Sphynx with over 44,000 thousand followers on Instagram, lily_rose_adventures.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Because FeLV can be contagious to other cats, Bruce will need to be the only kitty in his new home.

— Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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