leash

noun

ˈlēsh 

1

a

: a line for leading or restraining an animal

b

: something that restrains : the state of being restrained

keeping spending on a tight leash

2

a

: a set of three animals (such as greyhounds, foxes, bucks, or hares)

b

: a set of three

leash transitive verb

Examples of leash in a Sentence

put a dog on a leash

Dogs must be kept on a leash while in the park.

The dog saw a cat and was straining at its leash trying to get at it.

Recent Examples on the Web

Her walking companion kept it casual too, sporting a cowboy hat, a vest, and jeans with the little white dog's leash clipped to a belt loop. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Littering is a strict no-no in Monaco along with walking around bare-chested, without shoes or sandals or letting your dogs out without a leash. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

Susan Alexandria’s beaded pet collar and leash is sure to delight pet parents. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024

He was then carried to shore by his friends, while the surfboard leashes were used to stop the bleeding. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lees, leshe, from Anglo-French *lesche, lesse, probably from lesser to leave, let go

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing leash

• leash law
• strain at the leash

Kids Definition

leash

noun

ˈlēsh 

1

: a line for leading or controlling an animal

2

: something that restrains : the state of being restrained

kept spending on a tight leash

leash verb