Synonyms for

Kennel

Verb / ˈkenʌl / Another word for kennel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small shelter for a dog or cat

Synonyms & similar words

doghouse doghouse cage pen shelter hutch coop corral stable enclosure crate pound kenneling kenneling kennelling kennelled kennelled kennelled kennelled kennelled kennelled

Example sentences

  1. I built a kennel for my dog in the backyard.
  2. The kennel at the animal shelter is always full.
  3. The dog was sleeping in its kennel.
  4. The kennel was made of wood and wire.
  5. The kennel was too small for the big dog.

Quotes

  • The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's. - Mark Twain
  • The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs. - Charles de Gaulle
  • Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. - Franklin P. Jones

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