domestic shorthair

noun

: american shorthair

broadly : a short-haired domestic cat especially of unknown pedigree

Examples of domestic shorthair in a Sentence

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Animal: Helena, 2–year-old, 8-pound, female domestic shorthair cat. —

Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024 Tatum Tatum is a 2-year-old domestic shorthair described as vocal and affectionate. —

Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024 Sue Dillon Sue Dillon is a 3-year-old domestic shorthair brought to the shelter on March 30. —

Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 30 Apr. 2024 Blu: Young and mischievous Blu is a domestic shorthair male who is 8 years old. —

The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for domestic shorthair

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of domestic shorthair was in 1935

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“Domestic shorthair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domestic%20shorthair. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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