tomcat
noun
tom·cat
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Definition of tomcat
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a male domestic cat
tomcat
verb
tomcatted;
tomcatting;
tomcats
Definition of tomcat (Entry 2 of 2)
: to seek sexual gratification promiscuously : cat
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Examples of tomcat in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
And the real Martha Washington didn’t name a tomcat after Hamilton. — Mary Bergin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Chicago's 'Hamilton' exhibit showcases the real history highlighted in the popular musical," 5 June 2019 Rumor has it tomcats were brought in to control ubiquitous rats at the aging prison, said Mr. Pica. — Corinne Ramey, WSJ, "Tiger, an Orange Tabby, Is One of the Last Cats at Sing Sing," 30 Aug. 2017 The four-foot high, stainless steel tomcat is set to be placed on a roughly four-foot high base at the entrance to East Aurora High School's new stadium, which is currently under construction, football coach Kurt Becker said. — Sarah Freishtat, Aurora Beacon-News, "East Aurora to front deposit for 'abstract' tomcat sculpture," 18 May 2017 The tomcat sculpture and new entrance will be at the southeast corner of the new stadium, Becker said. — Sarah Freishtat, Aurora Beacon-News, "East Aurora to front deposit for 'abstract' tomcat sculpture," 18 May 2017 Iranian Tomcats are still flying today, and Iranian agents have tried to secure spare parts for their planes for decades. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "Who Dumped These Fighter Planes in the Middle of Nowhere?," 3 Apr. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'tomcat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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tomcat
noun
English Language Learners Definition of tomcat
: a male cat
See the full definition for tomcat in the English Language Learners Dictionary
tomcat
noun
tom·cat
| \ ˈtäm-ˌkat
\
\
Kids Definition of tomcat
: a male cat