Kitten

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪtən/

Definitions of kitten

noun a young cat

Example Sentences

A1 I have a cute kitten.

A2 The kitten played with a ball of yarn.

B1 The kitten purred contentedly as it curled up in my lap.

B2 The mischievous kitten knocked over a vase while exploring the room.

C1 The kitten's playful antics brought joy to the whole family.

C2 The kitten's soft fur and gentle purring provided comfort during difficult times.

Examples of kitten in a Sentence

formal The veterinarian advised the family on proper care for their new kitten.

informal I can't wait to cuddle with that adorable kitten!

slang That kitten is so cute, I can't even!

figurative The new employee is like a kitten in a lion's den, trying to navigate the office politics.

Grammatical Forms of kitten

• past tense: kittened
• plural: kittens
• comparative: more kitten-like
• superlative: most kitten-like
• present tense: kittens
• future tense: will kitten
• perfect tense: have kittened
• continuous tense: kittening
• singular: kitten
• positive degree: kitten
• infinitive: to kitten
• gerund: kittening
• participle: kittened

Origin and Evolution of kitten

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'kitten' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'kitoun', which was derived from the Old French word 'keton'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kitten' has remained relatively consistent in its meaning, referring to a young cat. However, its usage has expanded to include terms like 'kitten heels' in fashion and 'kittenish' to describe someone who is playful or flirtatious.