catching

American  

[kach-ing] / ˈkætʃ ɪŋ /

adjective

1. tending to be transmitted from one person to another; contagious or infectious.

   a disease that is catching;

   His enthusiasm is catching.

2. attractive; fascinating; captivating; alluring.

   a catching personality.

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catching British  

/ ˈkætʃɪŋ /

adjective

1. infectious

2. attractive; captivating

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Other Word Forms

• catchingly adverb
• catchingness noun

Etymology

Origin of catching

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; catch, -ing ²

Example Sentences

The 1960s version of the future is way more fun than our reality—but when it comes to innovations, we’re catching up.

From The Wall Street Journal

“And over the coming weeks, if you can switch to catching the train or bus or tram to work, do so,” he added.

From MarketWatch

But ahead of Tuesday’s results, UBS analysts said that data showed some of Nike’s newer offerings weren’t catching on with customers.

From MarketWatch

The sportswear giant has been trying to focus more on the needs of athletes, but analysts say new products aren’t catching on.

From The Wall Street Journal

At his side, Harry scanned the tables, her attention catching on a table of people so engrossed in their game that they didn’t notice the girl staring at them just a few feet away.

From Literature