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

The veterinary staff provided a lick mat with treats as a distraction, but didn't properly restrain the puppy, according to the OP. —David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025

Read Next Texas Firefighters ‘worked tirelessly’ to save puppy from a storm drain. —Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025

Often sharing photos on their Instagram page, Hilton Pets, the puppies were captured cozying up in the backseat of a car when the family had to evacuate their home due to the fires. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025

The robotic puppy is engineered for practical, everyday use with an impressive all-day battery life. —Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025

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