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
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Our dog just had four puppies.
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Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
Brookhaven Animal Hospital experts say that puppies and more active or anxious breeds may need even shorter periods alone to prevent boredom or stress.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Gutfeld frequently shares photos of Gus on social media, and the puppy has even made several appearances on The Five and Gutfeld!
—Kelsey Lentz, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
That’s not to say our conversation is all puppies and snickerdoodles.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppy. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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puppy
noun
pup·py
ˈpəp-ē 
plural puppies
: a young domestic dog
especially
: one less than a year old
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