cat box

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cat box

noun cat boxes · catbox

A box used to provide a soiling area for (usually) pet cats, generally filled with sand, clay chips, etc. Pregnant cat owners are often advised to have someone else clean the cat box to reduce the risk of contracting toxoplasmosis.
Similar: litter box

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@misc{cat_box_2026,
  title = {cat box},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/cat%20box},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}