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Definition of cat
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Synonyms for cat
Synonyms: Noun
feline, house cat, kitty, moggy (also moggie) [British], puss, pussy, pussycat
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Examples of cat in a Sentence
Noun
I have two dogs and a cat. the family's cat did an exemplary job of keeping the house and yard free of all rodentsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Anyone who drives a car can imagine killing another sentient being (human or, as in a cat that runs across the street, non-human) if their IQ is sufficiently high that they should be allowed to drive a car. — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, "Letter: Is contemplating murder a sign of mental illness?," 15 Aug. 2019 Nathan Emmons plays with a small black cat at the El Cajon Animal Shelter last year. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "‘Clear the Shelters’ set for this weekend," 14 Aug. 2019 Two men were arrested after a video was posted to social media of a cat being drop-kicked and killed. — Kara Berg, USA TODAY, "Two men charged with drop-kicking and killing cat in social media video," 8 Aug. 2019 In that case, police said Guajardo had killed a cat and assaulted his wife at his home in the 1900 block of Southmore. — Julian Gill, Houston Chronicle, "Pasadena Police Chief 'outraged' after man stabs pregnant wife to death while out on bond," 6 Aug. 2019 Declawing involves amputating a cat’s toes back to the first knuckle. — Skyler Swisher, sun-sentinel.com, "Declawing your destructive cat may be outlawed in Florida," 2 Aug. 2019 Wagner received a cat plushie and a miniature watermelon from the machine. — Vic Ryckaert, Indianapolis Star, "Gen Con drew a record 70,000 visitors, officials say," 1 Aug. 2019 Well, this swanky playhouse seems like the perfect birthday or just because gift for a beloved cat. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Your Cat Will Love This Two-Story Farmhouse-Style Playhouse," 30 July 2019 What are some of the warning signs that a dog/cat is overheated? — Maddie Hiatt, House Beautiful, "How To Keep Your Pet Safe This Summer," 26 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Cat knew how to draw out the best in his son athletically and emotionally. — Joseph Goodman, AL.com, "On Willie Mays, his father and the final childhood summer of the Say Hey Kid," 17 June 2017 Cat Mountain Tr., 1400 block: Theft of property ($100-$750). — Mitch Mitchell, star-telegram.com, "Police report: Suspect in Denton murder back in Texas," 16 June 2017 Cat prowled beneath the shelf, but had no way to reach my little fish. — Elisabeth Egan, chicagotribune.com, "Algren Award finalist: "Water like air" by Rebecca Wurtz," 10 June 2017 Q. How worried should cat owners be about the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, especially with babies in the house? — Karen Weintraub, New York Times, "How Worried Should Cat Owners Be About Toxoplasmosis?," 8 June 2017 Go to Cat Tuong in Kastanienallee for wow-factor vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese dishes— — Alexandra Pereira, Condé Nast Traveler, "How to Enjoy Berlin's Nightlife Like a Local," 8 May 2017 Today, the government is trying hard to eliminate cats from the landscape and is even involved in the invention of new cat poisons and gory things, which are upsetting to cat lovers. — Martin Mejia, National Geographic, "How Cats Clawed Their Way Into Our Hearts," 13 Nov. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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