bobcat

/ˈboʊbkeɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A medium-sized, adaptable wild cat native to North America, characterized by its reddish-brown coat and distinctive spotted or striped pattern.

“The hikers spotted a bobcat in the forest, but it quickly disappeared into the underbrush.”

Synonyms

  • lynx
  • wildcat

Antonyms

  • domestic cat
  • house cat