cats
word · lemma: cat
/ˈkæts/
kats
/kˈæts/
kats
Definition
Cats are small animals often kept as pets. They are known for being independent, playful, and good at catching mice.
Usage & Nuances
This is the plural of 'cat'. Use it for more than one animal: 'two cats', 'street cats', 'pet cats'. In casual English, 'cats' can also refer to people in some slang or older jazz contexts, but the animal meaning is by far the most common.
Spanish: gatosPortuguese (BR): gatosPortuguese (PT): gatosChinese (Simplified): 猫Chinese (Traditional): 貓Hindi: बिल्लियाँArabic: قططBengali: বিড়ালগুলিRussian: коты - кошкиJapanese: 猫たちVietnamese: những con mèoKorean: 고양이들Turkish: kedilerUrdu: بلیاںIndonesian: kucing-kucing
Example Sentences
I have two cats at home.
basic
The cats are sleeping on the sofa.
basic
Some cats do not like water.
basic
Her cats always come to the kitchen when they hear a can open.
natural
Street cats here are surprisingly friendly.
natural
We ended up talking about our cats for half an hour.
natural