acatery
n. C2 Proficiency acatery
n. a place where cats are kept or sold. It is an old-fashioned word that you might see in a story or a history book.
n. a shop or establishment where cats are kept for sale or breeding. Primarily found in historical or literary contexts.
The old acatery sold rare breeds of cats.
In the 18th century, a wealthy merchant might visit an acatery to purchase a pair of exotic felines for his estate.
The historical records mention a bustling acatery near the docks, where sailors could trade their unwanted pets for fresh provisions before their long voyages.