noun
- a place where cats are bred, raised, or cared for, especially a boarding facility or breeding establishment
Usage: commonly used in British English; can refer to both commercial boarding facilities and private breeding operations
Examples
- We boarded our cat at a local cattery while we were on vacation.
- The cattery specializes in breeding Persian cats.
- She works at an animal cattery that rescues abandoned felines.
- The new cattery offers spacious rooms and daily playtime for guests.
- Many catteries provide grooming services in addition to boarding.