In this article, you will discover a variety of interesting words that start with “cat.
- Catabolic- relating to the breakdown of molecules in metabolism.
- Cataclysm- a large-scale and violent event in the natural world.
- Catacomb- an underground cemetery with tunnels and rooms.
- Catadromous- fish that migrate from fresh water to spawn in the sea.
- Catafalque- a decorated wooden framework supporting the coffin of a distinguished person during a funeral.
- Catalyst- a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction.
- Catamaran- a yacht or other boat with twin hulls in parallel.
- Catapult- a device for launching objects.
- Cataract- a large waterfall; also a medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes opaque.
- Catastrophe- a sudden and widespread disaster.
- Catatonia- a state of immobility and stupor.
- Catawampus- askew; awry.
- Catechism- a summary of religious doctrine often in question-and-answer format.
- Catechin- a type of natural phenol and antioxidant.
- Catecholamine- a class of neurotransmitters including adrenaline and dopamine.
- Categorical- unambiguously explicit and direct.
- Categorize- to classify or arrange in a particular order.
- Category- a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
- Cater- to provide food and drink for an event.
- Caterer- a person or company providing food and drink at events.
- Catering- the business of providing food service.
- Cateye- a type of cat’s-eye gemstone used in jewelry.
- Catharsis- the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions.
- Cathedral- the principal church of a diocese.
- Catholic- including a wide variety of things; all-embracing.
- Catkin- a cylindrical flower cluster, as found in willows and birches.
- Catnap- a short, light sleep.
- Catnip- a plant attractive to cats with a minty smell.
- Cat’s- paw – a person used by another to carry out an unpleasant task.
- Cattery- an establishment where cats are bred or housed.
- Catwalk- a narrow, elevated walkway or stage.
- Cathode- the negative electrode in a device.
- Cathode- ray – related to the streams of electrons observed in vacuum tubes.
- Catholicism- the faith and practice of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Catamount- another term for a cougar or mountain lion.
- Catcall- a loud, snide remark often expressing disapproval.
- Catalog- a systematic list of items.
- Catalogue- another spelling for catalog.
- Cataloger- a person who compiles catalogs.
- Catalan- relating to Catalonia or its people, language, or culture.
- Catalepsy- a medical condition characterized by a trance or seizure with a loss of sensation and consciousness.
- Catamite- a boy or youth in a sexual relationship with a man.
- Cataphract- a type of ancient armored cavalry.
- Catena- a connected series of related things.
- Catenate- to link in a series or chain.
- Catenary- the curve formed by a hanging chain or cable.
- Cathect- to invest emotion or feeling in an idea or object.
- Cathexis- the concentration of mental energy on one particular person, idea, or object.
- Catheter- a flexible tube inserted into the body to remove or deliver fluid.
- Cathouse- a place where prostitutes work.
- Cattily- in a way that is mean or spitefully critical.
- Cattiness- spiteful or malicious behavior.
- Cattle- large domesticated animals raised for their meat or milk.
- Cattleman- a person who tends or raises cattle.
- Cattleshed- a shelter for cattle.
- Catastrophic- involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
- Catalysis- the acceleration of a chemical reaction by a catalyst.
- Catalytic- relating to or causing the action of a catalyst.
- Catboat- a sailboat with a single mast set well forward.
- Catcall- a shrill whistle or shout of disapproval.
- Catfight- a conflict or quarrel between women.
- Catfish- a type of fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth.
- Catharize- to purge or cleanse.
- Cathead- a beam projecting from a ship’s side for hoisting an anchor.
- Catholicon- a supposed universal remedy or cure-all.
- Catachresis- misuse or strained use of words or phrases.
- Catalanist- an advocate for the culture or political independence of Catalonia.
- Catallactics- the theory of economic exchanges or market systems.
- Cataleptic- relating to or affected by catalepsy.
- Catalytic converter- an emission control device in a vehicle’s exhaust system.
- Catnipped- affected or influenced by catnip.
- Catoptric- relating to mirrors or reflection.
- Catos- an informal term for multiple cats.
- Catz- a playful variation of the word “cats.”
- Catfisher- someone who fishes for catfish.
- Cattery- a place where cats are bred or cared for.
- Cataverse- a hypothetical digital universe where cats are the main characters.
- Catlove- a deep affection for cats.
- Catlick- a term used to describe a quick and incomplete wash.
- Catwalk- a narrow pathway or platform, especially in fashion shows.