as in face
the front part of the head
the snowball smacked him right in the puss
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of puss
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Nov. 2025
There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2024
But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—
Tim Padgett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2024
Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions?
—
Jonathan Losos,
Discover Magazine,
10 Aug. 2023
After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh?
—
Jill Gleeson,
Country Living,
20 June 2023
That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss?
—
Christina Vercelletto,
CNN Underscored,
20 Nov. 2020
Noun
International sophisticates of every age, seasonal trade-fair young professionals, glamour puss models, honeymooners, couples with kids in tow, heads of state and some of the world’s biggest film stars.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Olsen does vintage flirty ‘n’ flighty with an impeccable sense of Jean Arthur timing, and a glamor-puss profile that would make Claudette Colbert envious.
—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
25 Nov. 2025
There were many times the dressing would unravel or not be strong enough and puss would come through.
—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2024
But another presidential puss drawn into the frame — and the one most deserving of that shame at the moment — is Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
—
Tim Padgett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2024
Given the profusion of little pusses, why was the North African wildcat the one to give rise to our household companions?
—
Jonathan Losos,
Discover Magazine,
10 Aug. 2023
After all, short of a serious sour puss, who doesn't like to laugh?
—
Jill Gleeson,
Country Living,
20 June 2023
That person on your list who’s all about their precious puss?
—
Christina Vercelletto,
CNN Underscored,
20 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for puss
Noun
-
According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
-
Kiros, who defeated DeGette, is now the face of democratic socialists in the state.
Noun
-
Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
-
Set your dog or cat up in a cozy room with the windows and blinds secured.
Noun
-
With different fathers, each kitten can be sporting a different fur coat.
-
Every wedding, every cherry blossom season in Japan, every birth, reactor accidents too, swarms of insects, kittens playing with woolen balls, people disfigured by war, palm trees at sunset—five billion photos a day.
Noun
-
Leap across rooftops and squeeze through pipes, all to become the ultimate good kitty.
-
There are store cats everywhere that are hanging around, and the store kitties are very friendly.
Cite this Entry
“Puss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/puss. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
