1. a small wild cat with a spotted coat that is native to Central and South America

Examples

• The ocelot is an excellent climber and swimmer.
• Ocelots are nocturnal hunters that prey on small mammals and birds.
• The beautiful spotted coat of the ocelot made it a target for fur traders.
• An ocelot can weigh between 20 and 35 pounds.
• The zoo’s new ocelot exhibit features a naturalistic rainforest habitat.
• Ocelots are solitary animals that mark their territory with scent.