alley cat

noun

Meaning

A cat that lives outdoors in urban areas, often without a specific owner or home.

Examples

The alley cat darted behind the trash cans as soon as it heard the car engine.
Local residents often leave bowls of water out for the neighborhood alley cat.

Synonyms: stray, feral cat, homeless cat, street cat

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alley cat

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæli kæt/

Also written: alleycat. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A cat that lives outdoors in urban areas, often without a specific owner or home.

Examples

The alley cat darted behind the trash cans as soon as it heard the car engine.
Local residents often leave bowls of water out for the neighborhood alley cat.

Synonyms of alley cat

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