kitten
noun
a young cat.
kittens
-
pluralof kitten.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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.
“Great Writers” paints portraits of the mewling kittens, dexterous mousers and lazy lap cats who happen to have witnessed the birth of some of humanity’s favorite texts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Gary and Shaggy first stood out as kittens because of their unusually long limbs.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Recently, in the Simi Hills north of the crossing, his team marked three kittens, the first litter for the 3 ½-year-old lion known as P-113.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Roadside signs advertise firewood, free kittens and raw milk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Hannah left it on the kitchen table a minute, and the kittens got at it. I’m very sorry, Amy,” added Beth, who was still a patroness of cats.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
