Synonyms for

Cat

Noun / kæt / Another word for cat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A small carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, domesticated since ancient times and kept as a pet or for catching mice.

Synonyms & similar words

disgorge puke khat regorge ct guy regurgitate retch purge quat hombre kat qat upchuck honk spew barf bozo caterpillar sick spue cast chuck vomit kitten feline tabby puss tomcat kitty pussy mouser grimalkin whiskers claw purrer wildcat lion panther tiger leopard jaguar

Synonyms by register

Formal

feline domestic cat

Informal

kitty puss moggy

Literary

grimalkin mouser

Antonyms

dog mouse rat lion tiger wolf

Common collocations

  • stray cat
  • alley cat
  • house cat
  • black cat
  • fat cat
  • curiosity killed the cat
  • let the cat out of the bag
  • cat nap

Word family

noun cat
verb caterwaul

Usage note

While 'cat' is a common and neutral term, 'feline' is more formal and scientific. Be aware of idiomatic expressions like 'let the cat out of the bag'.

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Example sentences

  1. The cat is sleeping on the couch.
  2. She picked up the cat and cuddled with it.
  3. The cat scratched the furniture.
  4. I love playing with my cat.
  5. The cat meowed loudly for food.

Quotes

  • Time spent with cats is never wasted. - Sigmund Freud
  • I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior. - Hippolyte Taine
  • I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. - Edgar Allan Poe

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