bobcat

noun
UK: /ˈbɒb.kæt/
US: /ˈbɑːb.kæt/

  1. A North American wild cat with a short tail and spotted coat.

    1. I saw a bobcat in the woods today near my house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wildlife expert confirmed the tracks belonged to a bobcat that had been hunting in the area. [ ] [ ]

  2. The fur of a bobcat, used for clothing.

    1. Her coat was made of bobcat. [ ] [ ]
    2. The trapper sold the bobcat pelts at the local market for a good price during winter. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

wildcat bay lynx

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bobcat" in English means: A North American wild cat with a short tail and spotted coat., The fur of a bobcat, used for clothing..

The phonetic transcription of "bobcat" is /ˈbɒb.kæt/ in British English and /ˈbɑːb.kæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bobcat": wildcat, bay lynx.

Example usage of "bobcat": "I saw a bobcat in the woods today near my house.". More examples on the page.