puppy
noun
pup·py ˈpə-pē 
plural puppies
1
: a young domestic dog
specifically : one less than a year old
2
: baby sense 4
a computer that is one fast puppy
puppyhood
ˈpə-pē-ˌhu̇d
noun puppyish
ˈpə-pē-ish
adjective puppylike
ˈpə-pē-ˌlīk
adjective 
Example Sentences
Our dog just had four puppies.
Recent Examples on the Web To mark the milestone, the Canadian singer shared a black-and-white selfie of him and his wife laying next to each other with an adorable puppy in between them. 
Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Gregory's a friendly gargoyle, with a personality closer to a puppy than a dragon. Alex Raiman, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022 His previous family said that Pip is okay with kids and might like living with another cat, but probably not with a puppy. San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 Paige Bramlett surprised her son, William, with a puppy for Christmas. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2022 And this time, the Duchess of Cambridge bonded with a puppy and even matched the adorable animal with her all-tan look. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 20 Jan. 2022 When Paul and Stephanie Cochran's two daughters began begging for a puppy, the couple found a way to fulfill their wishes while giving back to the community. Janelle Jessen, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2022 He was finally replaced 20 years ago with a similar puppy that is with me to this day. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021 On Wednesday, Parton launched her collection of puppy products, ranging from miniature apparel to toys and accessories. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 See More
Shafiq Najib, Peoplemag, 14 Sep. 2022 Gregory's a friendly gargoyle, with a personality closer to a puppy than a dragon. Alex Raiman, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2022 His previous family said that Pip is okay with kids and might like living with another cat, but probably not with a puppy. San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2022 Paige Bramlett surprised her son, William, with a puppy for Christmas. Claire Rafford, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Mar. 2022 And this time, the Duchess of Cambridge bonded with a puppy and even matched the adorable animal with her all-tan look. Alyssa Bailey, ELLE, 20 Jan. 2022 When Paul and Stephanie Cochran's two daughters began begging for a puppy, the couple found a way to fulfill their wishes while giving back to the community. Janelle Jessen, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2022 He was finally replaced 20 years ago with a similar puppy that is with me to this day. Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2021 On Wednesday, Parton launched her collection of puppy products, ranging from miniature apparel to toys and accessories. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe
First Known Use
1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing puppy
Kids Definition
puppy
noun
pup·py ˈpə-pē
plural puppies
: a young dog
puppy
noun
as in pup
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