scratching post
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of scratching post
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Laurie Bolewitz reads a spooky “tale” to sleepover guests as a black cat perches on a scratching post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The post of a cat clawing a scratching post reached 11,000, she said.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2022
Instead, we saw his food bowl, his scratching post, his toys.
From The Verge ● Apr. 25, 2021
They helped with medical care and even found a scratching post and toys for the couple’s cat, Precious, a rescue cat that was rescued again with them.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2018
Space savers spotted Tuesday included a tripod, several containers of kitty litter, a stroller, a cat scratching post, an air purifier and a laundry basket full of folded clothes.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2010
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