bobcat
noun
a North American wildcat, Lynx rufus, ranging from southern Canada to central Mexico, having a brownish coat with black spots.
bobcats
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pluralof bobcat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But Gargano says the neighbourhood is peaceful and her cameras mostly capture coyotes and bobcats.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
In the Vermont woods where Mr. Hoagland lives, coyotes have replaced wolves while bobcats have taken the place of Canada lynx.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
Predators such as bobcats may no longer be able to hunt for rodents and birds — tick hosts — in pocket parks or suburban landscapes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2025
They also serve as an important food source for large predators like bobcats in the Southeast.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2024
Out of the shadows dash creatures of all shapes and sizes: swift, diving bats and scurrying raccoons, fluttery moths and cunning bobcats.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
