Illustration of dog
- 1 pastern
- 2 chest
- 3 flews
- 4 muzzle
- 5 stop
- 6 occiput
- 7 leather
- 8 crest
- 9 withers
- 10 loin
- 11 point of rump
- 12 hock or tarsus
- 13 knee or stifle
- 14 brisket
- 15 elbow
- 16 feathering
dog
1 of 4noun
ˈdȯg 
ˈdäg
ˈdäg often attributive
1
a
: canid
wolves, foxes, and other dogs
especially : a highly variable domestic mammal (Canis familiaris) closely related to the gray wolf
the family's pet dog
b
: a male dog
dogs and bitches
also : a male usually carnivorous mammal
2
a
: a worthless or contemptible person
b
: fellow, chap
a lazy dog
you lucky dog
3
a
: any of various usually simple mechanical devices for holding, gripping, or fastening that consist of a spike, bar, or hook
b
: andiron
4
: uncharacteristic or affected stylishness or dignity
put on the dog
5
capitalized astronomy : either of the constellations Canis Major or Canis Minor
6
dogs plural, anatomy : feet
rest his tired dogs
7
dogs plural : ruin
going to the dogs
8
: one inferior of its kind
the movie was a dog
: such as a
: an investment not worth its price
b
: an undesirable piece of merchandise
9
: an unattractive person
especially : an unattractive girl or woman
10
: hot dog sense 1
bought two dogs and a beer
doglike
ˈdȯg-ˌlīk
adjective dog
2 of 4adjective
1
: canine
dog breeders
a dog collar
2
: having an inferior or inauthentic quality : spurious
dog rhyme
especially, languages : unlike that used by native speakers or writers
dog Latin
dog French
dog
3 of 4verb
dogged ˈdȯgd
ˈdägd
; dogging; dogs transitive verb
1
a
: to hunt, track, or follow (someone) like a hound
dogged her every move
b
: to be a persistent source of difficulty or distress to (someone) : plague
Rumors dogged him throughout his public life.
Howard Chua-Eoan
—often used in the passive with by Howard Chua-Eoan Their star pitcher has been dogged by injuries.The project has been dogged by controversy.
c
: to bother or pester (someone) persistently : hound
Reporters dogged her for information.
2
: to fasten (something) with a dog (see dog entry 1 sense 3a)
dogged down the hatch
dog
4 of 4adverb
informal
: extremely, utterly
dog cheap
—sometimes used in combination In plain West Virginia-speak, the situation is dog-ugly. Mitch Vingle
see also dog-tired Mitch Vingle
Synonyms
Noun
- canine
- doggy
- doggie
- hound
- pooch
- tyke
- tike
Verb
- bird-dog
- chase
- course
- follow
- hound
- pursue
- run
- shadow
- tag
- tail
- trace
- track
- trail
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Example Sentences
Noun That dog barks all day long. children playing with the family dog wild dogs such as the Australian dingo Her latest book turned out to be a real dog. That was a dog of a movie. Verb He dogged her every move. Creditors dogged him until he finally paid his bills. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Impish and big-eyed, this almost-dog-like cat (which was first discovered in Devon, England, in the 1960s) is totally unique in both appearance and personality. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox is reported in two men and their pet in Paris, says Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for WHO. Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The stickier rubber is reserved for the top-dog Autobahn trim, which carries a $39,425 price tag. David Beard, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022 The result was a complete overhaul of benefits and perks, which now include monthly stipends to help cover babysitting, dog walking and grocery delivery fees, and classes for stress reduction for its 180+ employees. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Disney Minnie Mouse Floral Collar & Dog Leash Got a Disney loving-dog? Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 The Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, roamed portions of southern Australia until settlers killed off the dog-sized marsupial carnivore. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Another study recruited 283 undergrads and asked them to recall a past experience involving a cat or dog. Lei Jia, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2022 Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Many suggest its the potential exposure to exercise that explains the benefit: The AHA points to studies that found pet owners who walk their dogs got up to 30 minutes more exercise a day than non-dog-walkers. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Aug. 2021 State records show dog handler applications were submitted under ISS for dozens of guards. Joe Mahr, chicagotribune.com, 1 Aug. 2019 Dog beds: Hemp Vintage Stripe Envelope in Black; harrybarker.com. Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2013 For entertainment, there will be dog races, a police K-9 demonstration, dogs splashing into water and Repticon, a showing of exotic pets, consisting of reptiles, insects and amphibians. Louis Casiano Jr., Orange County Register, 28 Apr. 2017 PCMAG, 27 July 2022 One caveat that may dog this cross: the rising risk of intervention. John Kicklighter, Forbes, 17 June 2022 However, student loan debt continues to dog California borrowers — and for many, the Biden plan represents just a fraction of the money owed. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 And those vulnerabilities could dog the industry long-term. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 These services grew over time, from free meal and medicine delivery to dog walking. New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 The disaster reflected the haphazard safety standards that continue to dog Bangladesh, particularly its lucrative garment export industry. New York Times, 7 June 2022 Meanwhile, supply-chain snarls and higher commodity prices—brought on by external events like Russia’s war on Ukraine and virus-related lockdowns in China—continue to dog businesses. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 3 June 2022 Knowledge is the fruiting body of light whose shadows dog us. Donna Kane, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 See More
Noun
Michelle Feuillerat works remotely most days but makes a special effort to come into the office on Mondays or Fridays, which her firm, Zurich North America, dubs bring-your-dog-to-work days. Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 Impish and big-eyed, this almost-dog-like cat (which was first discovered in Devon, England, in the 1960s) is totally unique in both appearance and personality. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 The first possible case of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox is reported in two men and their pet in Paris, says Dr. Rosamund Lewis, technical lead on the monkeypox response for WHO. Cnn Editorial Research, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 The stickier rubber is reserved for the top-dog Autobahn trim, which carries a $39,425 price tag. David Beard, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2022 The result was a complete overhaul of benefits and perks, which now include monthly stipends to help cover babysitting, dog walking and grocery delivery fees, and classes for stress reduction for its 180+ employees. Diane Herbst, Peoplemag, 31 Aug. 2022 Disney Minnie Mouse Floral Collar & Dog Leash Got a Disney loving-dog? Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Aug. 2022 The Tasmanian tiger, or thylacine, roamed portions of southern Australia until settlers killed off the dog-sized marsupial carnivore. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 22 Aug. 2022 Another study recruited 283 undergrads and asked them to recall a past experience involving a cat or dog. Lei Jia, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2022 Adjective
And, yes, that includes that Swift’s newest re-release can be announced courtesy of a cartoon super-dog sobbing into a jug of ice cream. Lauren Puckett-pope, ELLE, 29 July 2022 Many suggest its the potential exposure to exercise that explains the benefit: The AHA points to studies that found pet owners who walk their dogs got up to 30 minutes more exercise a day than non-dog-walkers. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 26 Aug. 2021 State records show dog handler applications were submitted under ISS for dozens of guards. Joe Mahr, chicagotribune.com, 1 Aug. 2019 Dog beds: Hemp Vintage Stripe Envelope in Black; harrybarker.com. Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2013 For entertainment, there will be dog races, a police K-9 demonstration, dogs splashing into water and Repticon, a showing of exotic pets, consisting of reptiles, insects and amphibians. Louis Casiano Jr., Orange County Register, 28 Apr. 2017 Verb
That created a new problem that would dog Android for years: fragmentation. PCMAG, 27 July 2022 One caveat that may dog this cross: the rising risk of intervention. John Kicklighter, Forbes, 17 June 2022 However, student loan debt continues to dog California borrowers — and for many, the Biden plan represents just a fraction of the money owed. Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 And those vulnerabilities could dog the industry long-term. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 These services grew over time, from free meal and medicine delivery to dog walking. New York Times, 17 Mar. 2022 The disaster reflected the haphazard safety standards that continue to dog Bangladesh, particularly its lucrative garment export industry. New York Times, 7 June 2022 Meanwhile, supply-chain snarls and higher commodity prices—brought on by external events like Russia’s war on Ukraine and virus-related lockdowns in China—continue to dog businesses. Kristin Broughton, WSJ, 3 June 2022 Knowledge is the fruiting body of light whose shadows dog us. Donna Kane, Scientific American, 21 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, from Old English docga
Adjective
from attributive use of dog entry 1
Verb
derivative of dog entry 1
Adverb
derivative of dog entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1519, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
1526, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing dog
Kids Definition
dog 1 of 2
noun
ˈdȯg
1
: a domestic animal that eats meat and is closely related to the wolves
2
: any of the group of mammals (as wolves, foxes, and jackals) to which the domestic dog belongs
3
: person sense 1
You lucky dog!
dog
2 of 2verb
dogged; dogging
1
: to hunt, track, or follow like a hound
I dogged them all the way.
2
: pester
3
: to cause problems for
Injuries dogged the team.
Medical Definition
dog
noun
ˈdȯg
often attributive
: a highly variable carnivorous domesticated mammal of the genus Canis (C. familiaris) closely related to the common wolf (Canis lupus)
broadly : any member of the family Canidae
dogs 1 of 2
noun
1
as in puppies
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes a dog who needs a loving home Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- puppies
- canines
- mutts
- doggies
- pooches
- bitches
- pups
- hounds
- hunters
- tykes
- mongrels
- tikes
- wolfhounds
- sheepdogs
- coonhounds
- gundogs
- curs
- puppy dogs
- bird dogs
- lapdogs
- sled dogs
- wolf dogs
- bandogs
- watchdogs
- whelps
- police dogs
- guide dogs
- working dogs
- coursers
2
as in clowns
a person whose behavior is offensive to others she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night Synonyms & Similar Words
- clowns
- skunks
- jerks
- bastards
- skunk
- rats
- reptiles
- snakes
- beasts
- swine
- hounds
- toads
- brats
- idiots
- brutes
- varmints
- jokers
- morons
- vermin
- buggers
- heels
- villains
- pills
- creeps
- bounders
- curs
- stinkers
- barbarians
- cads
- scumbags
- stinkards
- rotters
- sons of guns
- dirtbags
- blighters
- bleeders
- buzzards
- nuisances
- scuzzballs
- louses
- schmucks
- scums
- boors
- cretins
- finks
- louts
- sods
- fools
- chuffs
- churls
- savages
- cruds
- slobs
- slimes
- crumbs
- slimeballs
- nuts
- nerds
- so-and-so's
- so-and-sos
- sleazeballs
- sleazebags
- rascals
- sleazes
- rat finks
- cavemen
- scoundrels
- rogues
- vulgarians
- wretches
- scabs
- imbeciles
- turkeys
- lowlifes
- loudmouths
- scamps
- miscreants
- dolts
- roughnecks
- boobies
- lowlives
- dopes
- dufuses
- pests
- blockheads
- nincompoops
- snobs
- ninnies
- airheads
- goons
- jackasses
- Neanderthals
- doofuses
- dinks
- snots
- dorks
- birdbrains
- insolents
- schmoes
- nits
- nitwits
- snips
- dweebs
- snoots
- half-wits
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- heroes
- ladies
- gentlemen
- heroines
- idols
- saints
- angels
- role models
dogs
2 of 2verb
1
as in chases
to go after or on the track of star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public Synonyms & Similar Words
- chases
- tracks
- hounds
- pursues
- escorts
- trails
- tails
- follows
- courses
- tags
- traces
- shadows
- accompanies
- bird-dogs
- runs after
- watches
- runs
- hunts
- eyes
- chaperones
- chaperons
- seeks
- observes
- searches (for)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- pilots
- leads
- guides
- heads
2
as in hounds
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room Synonyms & Similar Words
- hounds
- needles
- henpecks
- badgers
- nags
- picks at
- urges
- bothers
- begs
- pecks (at)
- eggs
- bugs
- annoys
- baits
- spurs
- plagues
- rides
- harries
- pesters
- harasses
- pressures
- chivies
- prompts
- hassles
- chivvies
- pushes
- insists
- carps (at)
- irks
- prods
- incites
- vexes
- goads
- yaps (at)
- cajoles
- exhorts
- nitpicks
- fusses (about or over)
- coaxes
- wheedles
- blandishes
- pleads
- importunes
- presses
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- compliments
- praises
- recommends
- commends
- touts
- builds up
- lauds
- applauds
- extols
- eulogizes
- extolls
- acclaims