1. A domesticated cat, commonly kept as a pet
   "Their house cat caught mice in the basement";
   - domestic cat, Felis domesticus, Felis catus, cat, kitty [informal], kitty-cat [informal], puss [informal], pussy [informal], pussycat [informal], mog [Brit, informal], moggy [Brit, informal], moggie [Brit, informal]

Derived forms: house cats

Type of: cat, domestic animal, domesticated animal, true cat

Part of: clowder, Felis, genus Felis

Encyclopedia: House cat