kitten
1 of 2noun
kit·ten ˈki-tᵊn 
: a young cat
also : an immature or young individual of various other small mammals
kitten
2 of 2verb
kittened; kittening
ˈkit-niŋ,
ˈki-tᵊn-iŋ intransitive verb
: to give birth to kittens
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 In cats, the motherrsquo;s antibodies can travel to her kitten through her milk and attack its red blood cells, Anderson explains. Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 23 June 2022 Gabriel Galbraith took a taxi to the Valencia Park mobile clinic from San Ysidro to bring his 4-month-old kitten Ruby to get her vaccinations. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 While recovering in a Foster Hero home, Eggo proved to be just as resilient, loving and playful as any kitten with their sight. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 The kitten is now safe and sound with one of Yiadom’s friends, according to the social media post. Amber Randall, sun-sentinel.com, 17 May 2021 Lucky was adopted as a kitten along with his sister Graycie in June 2005. cleveland, 9 June 2022 She’s the owner of Chloe, an 8-year-old beagle, and Chlea, a 9-month-old kitten. Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022 Volunteers 15 and older are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours monthly for 12 weeks and can be a shelter greeter or ambassador or can foster a kitten. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Accessories included snakeskin kitten heels and a Miu Miu scarf. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 July 2022 The actress/director kept it similarly low-key in a pair of black pedal pushers, long-sleeve cropped top and slide kitten heels. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022 In this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Liz Bennett works as a stage kitten for a burlesque troupe that's become more family than workplace. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Call it the Euphoria effect, but eyeliner has produced some of the biggest trends of the year—from double wings to kitten eyeliner to fully transparent shapes. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 July 2022 Reunion stories are the best, and to celebrate Endangered Species Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shared a happy tale of a Florida panther mom being reunited with her panther kitten. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2022 Cabello further accessorized the look with a pair of Gucci kitten heels, a matching silk choker, and gold hoop earrings. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2022 Some wore luxurious gowns that reminded me of Disney princesses, and others wore kitten heels with cocktail dresses. Essence, 7 Jan. 2022 See More
Noun
The couple got quite the scare when their pet kitten, Moke, fell ill. Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 In cats, the motherrsquo;s antibodies can travel to her kitten through her milk and attack its red blood cells, Anderson explains. Fionna M. D. Samuels, Scientific American, 23 June 2022 Gabriel Galbraith took a taxi to the Valencia Park mobile clinic from San Ysidro to bring his 4-month-old kitten Ruby to get her vaccinations. Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2022 While recovering in a Foster Hero home, Eggo proved to be just as resilient, loving and playful as any kitten with their sight. The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 The kitten is now safe and sound with one of Yiadom’s friends, according to the social media post. Amber Randall, sun-sentinel.com, 17 May 2021 Lucky was adopted as a kitten along with his sister Graycie in June 2005. cleveland, 9 June 2022 She’s the owner of Chloe, an 8-year-old beagle, and Chlea, a 9-month-old kitten. Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2022 Volunteers 15 and older are expected to commit to a minimum of 2 hours monthly for 12 weeks and can be a shelter greeter or ambassador or can foster a kitten. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2022 Verb
Hilton wore a baby blue dress and kitten heels while Reum sported a dark blue blazer over a black button-down shirt and matching trousers. Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 Accessories included snakeskin kitten heels and a Miu Miu scarf. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 July 2022 The actress/director kept it similarly low-key in a pair of black pedal pushers, long-sleeve cropped top and slide kitten heels. Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022 In this modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, Liz Bennett works as a stage kitten for a burlesque troupe that's become more family than workplace. Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 Call it the Euphoria effect, but eyeliner has produced some of the biggest trends of the year—from double wings to kitten eyeliner to fully transparent shapes. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 11 July 2022 Reunion stories are the best, and to celebrate Endangered Species Day, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shared a happy tale of a Florida panther mom being reunited with her panther kitten. Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2022 Cabello further accessorized the look with a pair of Gucci kitten heels, a matching silk choker, and gold hoop earrings. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2022 Some wore luxurious gowns that reminded me of Disney princesses, and others wore kitten heels with cocktail dresses. Essence, 7 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English kitoun, from Anglo-French *kiton, chiton, diminutive of cat, chat cat, from Late Latin cattus
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing kitten
Kids Definition
kitten
noun
kit·ten ˈki-tᵊn
: a young cat
kittening
verb
as in kidding
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- kidding
- generating
- kindling
- spawning
- littering
- calving
- propagating
- breeding
- fathering
- pupping
- getting
- reproducing
- begetting
- multiplying
- producing
- laboring
- having
- siring
- birthing
- mothering
- delivering
- whelping
- bearing
- dropping
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- losing
- aborting
- miscarrying