neuter

noun
UK: /ˈnjuːtər/
US: /ˈnuːtər/

  1. An animal that has had its sex organs removed.

    1. The vet will neuter our cat next week to prevent unwanted kittens.
    2. Many shelters require owners to neuter their pets to control the animal population.

Synonyms

spay castrate alter
neuter verb

  1. To surgically remove the sex organs of an animal, preventing it from reproducing.

    1. We decided to neuter our dog to improve his behavior.
    2. It's important to neuter your male cat to prevent him from spraying in the house.
neuter adjective

  1. Having had the sex organs removed; unable to reproduce.

    1. Our neuter cat is much calmer now.
    2. The neuter kittens were adopted quickly from the animal shelter.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "neuter": spay, castrate, alter.

Example usage of "neuter": "The vet will neuter our cat next week to prevent unwanted kittens.". More examples on the page.