Meaning of the word kitten in English

What does kitten mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

kitten

US /ˈkɪt̬.ən/
UK /ˈkɪt.ən/
"kitten" picture

Noun

a young cat

Example:
The mother cat was nursing her tiny kittens.
We adopted a playful kitten from the shelter.