1. having had the ovaries surgically removed to prevent reproduction
Usage: veterinary

Examples

• The spayed cat can no longer have kittens.
• We adopted a spayed female dog from the shelter.
• The veterinarian recommended getting the puppy spayed at six months.
• All spayed animals receive a small tattoo mark for identification.
• The spayed rabbit was much calmer than before the surgery.
• Pet owners should consider having their female pets spayed to prevent overpopulation.