cat
n. countable A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈkæt// UK //kˈæt// cat
n. A small animal with fur, whiskers, and a tail, which people often keep as a pet.
n. A small domesticated carnivorous mammal (Felis catus) with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws.
My cat likes to sleep on the sofa.
The black cat sat on the fence, watching the birds in the garden.
Ancient Egyptians revered the cat not only for its elegance and poise but also for its practical ability to protect grain stores from rodents.