Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alley-cat
noun
/ˈæl.i.kæt/
Definition
A stray cat that lives in urban areas, often found in alleyways and streets.
Examples
- The alley-cat wandered through the garbage, searching for something to eat.
- During the summer, I often see an alley-cat basking in the sunlight outside my apartment.
- After a long day, she found comfort in the company of an alley-cat that had taken up residence near her home.
Meaning
An alley-cat is typically a domestic cat that has adapted to living outdoors, away from humans, often scavenging for food.
Synonyms
- Stray cat
- Feral cat
- Wild cat
