Kitten

usgb/ˈkɪtn/
noun

A young cat.

The kitten looked playfully at its mother.
Visual representation of "kitten" - A young cat

Often appears as...

  • newborn kitten
  • cute kitten
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Age Specific

Use 'kitten' for cats under one year old; older cats are 'cats', not 'kittens'.

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The four-month-old kitten napped in the sun.
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Endearing Term

'Kitten' often conveys cuteness and innocence and can reflect someone's affection for a cat.

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My grandmother calls her new kitten 'her little ball of fluff'.
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Nonliteral Use

Sometimes 'kitten' is used figuratively to describe anything small or baby-like.

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Look at this tiny kitten of a pumpkin you grew!
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