The meaning of CATCHING is infectious, contagious. How to use catching in a sentence.

CATCHING definition: tending to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious or infectious. See examples of catching used in a sentence.

[~ + up + on + object] to do enough so that one is no longer behind: He was catching up on his work on weekends. [usually: be + caught + up] to be involved or interested in very strongly: He was caught up …

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CATCHING definition: 1. If an illness is catching, it can easily be passed from one person to another: 2. If an illness…. Learn more.

1. to put out (a batsman) at cricket by catching the ball after it has been hit and before it touches the ground.

Catching is the act of receiving, gaining possession or intercepting something that has been thrown, propelled or dropped. It typically involves using one's hands, a piece of equipment or part of the body …

Dec 29, 2025 · Adjective catching (comparative more catching, superlative most catching) (informal) Infectious, contagious.

Catching definition: Infectious.

Examples from the Corpus catching • I hope Shelly's cold isn't catching. • I'm keeping Timmy home from school. He has measles and you know how catching it is.