Synonyms for

Dog

Noun / dɔ:g / Another word for dog — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell, non-retractable claws, and a barking, howling, or whining voice

Synonyms & similar words

cad andiron pawl tail weenie detent heel trail chase click frank frankfurter bounder wiener hound blackguard wienerwurst track frump tag hotdog firedog pooch canine hound mutt mongrel puppy terrier spaniel beagle boxer bulldog chihuahua dalmatian doberman greyhound labrador poodle rottweiler shepherd setter

Synonyms by register

Formal

canine domestic canine

Informal

pooch mutt hound pup doggy

Literary

cur man's best friend

Antonyms

cat mouse prey victim enemy foe

Common collocations

  • loyal dog
  • guard dog
  • working dog
  • stray dog
  • guide dog
  • police dog
  • attack dog
  • family dog

Word family

noun dog
verb dog
adjective dogged

Usage note

While 'dog' is a common and neutral term, 'hound' can sometimes imply a dog bred for hunting. 'Mutt' is informal and refers to a mixed-breed dog.

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Example sentences

  1. My dog likes to chase squirrels.
  2. I took my dog for a walk this morning.
  3. The dog barked at the mailman.
  4. My neighbor has a friendly dog.
  5. The dog dug a hole in the backyard.

Quotes

  • The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. - Charles de Gaulle
  • “Happiness is a warm puppy.” - Charles M. Schulz
  • “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” - Orhan Pamuk

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