British Shorthair Word Search
This British Shorthair word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: BRITISH, BLUE, BLACK, WHITE, CREAM, SILVER, TABBY, TORTOISESHELL, LILAC, GINGER, CALM, EASYGOING.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
British Shorthair word list, defined
- BLUE /bluː/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Of the colour intermediate between green and violet in the visible spectrum, like that of a clear daytime sky. As a noun, the colour itself; as a verb (informal, chiefly British), to squander money. Related: azure, cobalt, sapphire, navy.
- BLACK /blæk/ · adjective, noun, verb
- Of the very darkest colour, owing to the absence of or complete absorption of light; also used to describe people with dark skin, especially of African ancestry. As a noun, it denotes the colour itself; as a verb, it means to make black. Related: dark, ebony, jet, sable.
- WHITE /wʌɪt/ · adjective, noun
- Having little or no color because of the reflection of all wavelengths of light; achromatic. A color with the longest wavelength of visible light, between 7,500 and 8,000 angstroms. Related: fair, fair-haired, fair-skinned, colorless.
- CREAM /kriːm/ · noun
- The thick, fatty layer that rises to the top of milk, or a preparation made from it, used in cooking, baking, and beverages; also the pale yellowish-white color resembling it. Related: milk fat, double cream, heavy cream.
- SILVER /ˈsɪlvər/ · noun, adjective
- A white metal, highly valued for its brightness and durability. A colour intermediate between white and grey. Related: grey, white, metallic, brass.
- TABBY /tæbi/ · noun
- A domestic cat with a coat having a distinctive M-shaped marking on the forehead, typically brown or grey in colour. A type of fabric or textile with a striped or mottled pattern, often in shades of brown or grey. Related: striped, mottled, spotted, tiger.
- TORTOISESHELL /tɔːrˈtɪʃɛl/ · noun
- A type of cat eye with a swirling pattern of brown and yellow, or a type of glass or plastic material with a similar pattern. A tortoiseshell cat is a cat with a coat that has a mix of brown and yellow colours. Related: tortoiseshell cat, tortoiseshell glass, shell cat, shell glass.
- LILAC /ˈlaɪlæk/ · noun
- A purple-flowered shrub or small tree, or the fragrant, powdery flowers of this plant. The flowers are often used in perfumes and as a dye. Related: purple, lavender, lilied, wisteria.
- GINGER /ˈdʒɪndʒər/ · noun
- The root or underground stem of a plant, especially one that is edible and has a spicy flavor. A person with red hair or a fair complexion. Related: root, rhizome, spice, pepper.
- CALM /kɑːm/ · adjective
- Not showing or feeling strong emotion; free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance. Related: serene, tranquil, composed, placid.
- EASYGOING /ˌiːziˈɡoʊɪŋ/ · adjective
- Relaxed and tolerant in manner or attitude; unhurried and not easily worried or annoyed. Also used to describe something, such as a pace or atmosphere, that is relaxed and undemanding. Related: laid-back, relaxed, easy, mellow.
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