cat

noun
UK: /kæt/
US: /kæt/

  1. A small furry animal often kept as a pet.

    1. The cat is sleeping on the mat. [ ] [ ]
    2. My neighbor's cat always tries to sneak into our house for food. [ ] [ ]

  2. A wild animal that is related to domestic cats, such as a lion or tiger.

    1. That is a big cat in the zoo. [ ] [ ]
    2. Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting big cat populations in the wild. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

feline tom spew puke kitty mouser
cat verb

  1. To vomit or throw up.

    1. The cat coughed up a hairball. [ ] [ ]
    2. After eating too much, the child threatened to cat the food back up. [ ] [ ]
cat adjective

  1. Cat-like; relating to cats.

    1. She has very cat-like reflexes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dancer moved with a feline grace that was almost cat-like in its fluidity. [ ] [ ]
cat noun

  1. A shrewd and watchful person.

    1. She is a real cat; she always knows what's going on. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is a sly old cat who always gets his way in the end by manipulation. [ ] [ ]
cat phrasal-verb

  1. To search for something by rummaging; to look through.

    1. I will cat around for my keys. [ ] [ ]
    2. Let's cat around in the attic to see if we can find those old photos. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cat" in English means: A small furry animal often kept as a pet., A wild animal that is related to domestic cats, such as a lion or tiger..

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

Synonyms for "cat": feline, tom, spew, puke, kitty, mouser.

Example usage of "cat": "The cat is sleeping on the mat.". More examples on the page.