Cathouse

Pronunciation: /ˈkætˌhaʊs/

Definitions of cathouse

noun a slang term for a brothel or house of prostitution

Example Sentences

A1 My friend's cat loves to play in the cathouse.

A2 The cathouse down the street has a sign that says 'No Dogs Allowed'.

B1 The local animal shelter is looking for donations to build a new cathouse.

B2 The cathouse on the outskirts of town is known for taking in stray cats and finding them homes.

C1 The luxurious cathouse in the city offers grooming services and overnight stays for pampered pets.

C2 The cathouse owned by the wealthy philanthropist is a sanctuary for rescued cats, complete with medical care and spacious accommodations.

Examples of cathouse in a Sentence

formal The local authorities shut down the illegal cathouse operating in the neighborhood.

informal I heard there's a new cathouse opening up downtown.

slang Let's check out that cathouse on the outskirts of town.

figurative The office was like a cathouse with all the chaos and noise.

Grammatical Forms of cathouse

• past tense: cathoused
• plural: cathouses
• comparative: more cathouse
• superlative: most cathouse
• present tense: cathouses
• future tense: will cathouse
• perfect tense: have cathoused
• continuous tense: is cathousing
• singular: cathouse
• positive degree: cathouse
• infinitive: to cathouse
• gerund: cathousing
• participle: cathoused

Origin and Evolution of cathouse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'cathouse' originated as a term used to describe a brothel or house of prostitution.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'cathouse' has evolved to also refer to a house or shelter for cats, particularly stray or feral cats.