guide dog

noun

: a dog trained to lead the blind

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With her guide dog Freddie, Liz keep tabs on growth, economic development and other issues in Northeast Tarrant cities and other communities near Fort Worth. Amanda McCoy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025 As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Castle has also raised awareness for the blind simply by speaking frankly about his life, such as having his guide dog Mr. Maple turned away at a restaurant. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 But since guide dogs aren’t pets, people with visual impairments cannot be required to use this option. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guide dog 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guide dog was in 1932

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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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guide dog

noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind

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