puppy

noun

pup·​py ˈpə-pē 

plural puppies

1

: a young domestic dog

specifically : one less than a year old

2

: baby sense 4

a computer that is one fast puppy

puppyhood

ˈpə-pē-ˌhu̇d 

noun

puppyish

ˈpə-pē-ish 

adjective

puppylike

ˈpə-pē-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of puppy in a Sentence

Our dog just had four puppies.

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, a page showcasing a pile of puppies is perfect for your friend who adores dogs. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024

An Arizona emergency animal hospital contacted Phoenix's Sky Sanctuary Rescue when a border collie puppy, Ollie, came through their doors with a broken leg. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024

In a video with BuzzFeed, Palmer, 31, played with puppies and answered a variety of questions while promoting her new book, Master of Me. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024

And just last month, Mr. Kim flew a dog and her five puppies who were scheduled to be euthanized at an overcrowded shelter in Tennessee to a rescue center in Maryland. —Scott Simon, NPR, 30 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing puppy

• foster dog/cat/puppy/kitten
• hush puppy
• mud puppy
• one sick puppy
• one tired puppy
• puppy dog
• puppy fat
• puppy love
• puppy mill

Kids Definition

puppy

noun

pup·​py ˈpəp-ē 

plural puppies

: a young domestic dog

especially : one less than a year old