kitten
noun
a young cat.
kittens
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pluralof kitten.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Fewer available surgeries mean more unsterilized cats, more kittens born outdoors and more animals entering shelters during a season when space, foster homes, staffing and veterinary capacity are already stretched,” Newkirk said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Against his better judgment, Hunnam says, a visit to give the kittens a “little cuddle” resulted in him adopting two of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
Quiet as kittens, the water lapped at the boats and the bulkheads.
From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt
