cattery

cat·te·ry

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kat-uh-ree]
- /ˈkæt ə ri/
- /ˈkæt.ər.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kat-uh-ree]
- /ˈkæt ə ri/

Definitions of cattery word

countable noun cattery A cattery is a place where you can leave your cat to be looked after when you go on holiday. 3
noun cattery a place where cats are bred or looked after 3
noun plural cattery a place where cats are kept and bred. 1
noun cattery A boarding or breeding establishment for cats. 1
noun cattery place where cats are bred 1
noun cattery place where cats are cared for 1

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Origin of cattery

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; cat + -ery

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Parts of speech for Cattery

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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cattery popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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