scat

Example Sentences

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If there are additional sightings, he hopes that scientists will take a genetic sample from its scat or another source, which they could analyze to learn more about its ancestry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Newly christened, she became known for scat singing, a vocal style that originated with ragtime - which enabled her to improvise melodies using her voice as an instrument.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

For music, the show has an original score by the veteran trombonist Craig Harris, played by a jazz band that includes three vocalists who do sometimes scat.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2024

The hungry bears might devour some huckleberries in one meadow, wander a couple of thousand feet in elevation and then leave seeds in their scat to grow elsewhere.

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

We did find mushrooms, acorns, mosquitoes, and raccoon scat cleverly concealed by pine needles.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss