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1. dog
noun. ['ˈdɔg'] a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds.
Synonyms
- Newfoundland dog
- mutt
- pug-dog
- griffon
- toy
- cur
- domestic animal
- Mexican hairless
- canid
- domesticated animal
- puppy
- pooch
- doggie
- Canis
- canine
- toy dog
- pug
- Newfoundland
- pack
- Belgian griffon
- hunting dog
- lapdog
- dalmatian
- Great Pyrenees
- bow-wow
- Welsh corgi
- spitz
- Brussels griffon
- poodle dog
- mongrel
- Canis familiaris
- barker
- working dog
- coach dog
- poodle
- domestic dog
- basenji
- doggy
- genus Canis
- carriage dog
- flag
- corgi
Antonyms
Etymology
- dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Dog
- acog
- zaugg
- log
- haug
- fog
- cog
- bog
How do you pronounce dog?
Pronounce dog as dɔg.
US - How to pronounce dog in American English
UK - How to pronounce dog in British English
Sentences with dog
1. Noun, singular or mass
Bringing your dog or other pet along on the trip is a retreat for him as well.
Quotes about dog
1. Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.
- Groucho Marx, The Essential Groucho: Writings For By And About Groucho Marx
2. A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself.
- Josh Billings
3. Yesterday I was a dog. Today I'm a dog. Tomorrow I'll probably still be a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement.
- Charles M. Schulz
4. dog
verb. ['ˈdɔg'] go after with the intent to catch.
Synonyms
Etymology
- dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. dog
noun. ['ˈdɔg'] a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward.
Etymology
- dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. dog
noun. ['ˈdɔg'] a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. dog
noun. ['ˈdɔg'] metal supports for logs in a fireplace.
Antonyms
Etymology
- dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. dog
noun. ['ˈdɔg'] a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll.
Etymology
- dogge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- docga (Old English (ca. 450-1100))