house cat

• Gato doméstico que vive principalmente dentro de casa, em contraste com um gato de rua ou sem dono. Normalmente se refere a um gato de estimação que fica dentro de casa.

A domestic cat that lives primarily indoors, as opposed to a stray or outdoor cat. It typically refers to a pet cat that stays inside the home.

1. Domesticated felineA1formal

   A cat that lives primarily indoors as a pet, as opposed to a stray or feral cat.

   Gato doméstico

   • My house cat loves to sleep on the sofa.
   • House cats need regular feeding and care.
   • Unlike stray cats, a house cat is usually friendly to people.