puppy

noun

pup·py ˈpə-pē

plural puppies

Synonyms of puppy next

: a young domestic dog

specifically : one less than a year old

: 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.

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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 See all Example Sentences for puppy