Meaning of the word tom in English

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

tom

US /tɑːm/

UK /tɒm/

a male cat

Example:

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Our neighbor's tom cat is always chasing birds.

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The stray tom was quite large and aggressive.

Synonym:

tomcat

a male turkey

Example:

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The farmer raised a large tom for Thanksgiving.

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You can hear the gobbling of the tom from afar.

Synonym:

gobbler

Related Word:

every Tom, Dick, and Harry