Meaning & use

kitten

noun·Everyday

A young domestic cat, especially one still dependent on its mother.

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The kitten chased a ball of yarn across the living room floor.

We adopted a gray kitten from the shelter last weekend.

A note on using this word

Kitten specifically means a baby cat; once mature, usually around one year, it is simply called a cat.

Words with a similar meaning

kitty

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