Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

kitten

[kit-n] / ˈkɪt n /
NOUN
young cat
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“I have videos playing with this kitten on my bed that could rip out my jugular,” former animal care specialist Avery Stewart said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

Four horses, a pony and a bull experiencing severe medical distress were euthanized “to prevent further suffering,” and one kitten died while in the care of the San Diego Humane Society, according to the organization.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2026

This is not a photo of a kitten saying “Believe in yourself!”

From Slate Apr. 23, 2026

The couple have three cats, and while new kitten Robin is being harness trained, Ginny is not a fan, so stays at home.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

“It’s cute,” Bob said, as the kitten sniffed his ear.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

The Kobe kittens weighed around 150 grams when they were born but now weigh more than one kilo and are starting to eat solid food like chicken and horse meat, the zoo said.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

During the study period, cameras captured images of a mother mountain lion accompanied by kittens.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

Much has changed in the 75 years since and now the tiny zoo is a powerhouse in animal conservation, welcoming rare kittens, kids and piglets.

From BBC May 29, 2026

“Mountain lion kittens tend to thrive with a companion, a strategy the Zoo has successfully used with other rescues,” the zoo said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

On the large table is a half-finished jigsaw puzzle of kittens in a knitting basket.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training