plural noun
Animals with soft fur and sharp claws that people often keep as pets.
Cats often sleep in warm places.
The cats are waiting by the door.
American English
How to pronounce cats
nounA1Common word
KAATS
/kʰæts/
One syllable.
Form of cat
Animals with soft fur and sharp claws that people often keep as pets.
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Useful expressions
to reveal a secret
Tom let the cat out of the bag.
a short sleep during the day
I took a cat nap after lunch.