mouser
Americannoun
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an animal that catches mice.
Our cat is a good mouser.
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a person or thing that seeks or prowls, as if for prey.
noun
Etymology
Origin of mouser
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mouse, -er 1
Example Sentences
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Larry the cat, the UK's most famous feline, marks 15 years on Sunday as the country's chief mouser patrolling the corridors of power around number 10 Downing Street.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Leading tributes to Palmerston was his former rival, Number 10's chief mouser, Larry who this weekend celebrates 15 years in post - having served under six prime ministers.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
But it was the overwhelming reaction to Erik’s accompanying Backstory, on the loss of his beloved mouser cat, Charlie, that registered in our hearts as well as in our analytics.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2023
He also developed an antagonistic relationship with the Foreign Office’s own mouser, Palmerston, who has since retired from public duty.
From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022
“There’s a new electronic mouser on the market,” he volunteered.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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