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

And that would include bringing both their dogs—Holland’s new Doberman puppy and Zendaya’s miniature schnauzer Noon. —Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 18 Dec. 2024

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The response would need to go beyond chalk and puppies. —Max Kutner, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024

Governor's new dog:Meet Oliver, Eric Holcomb's new Miniature Schnauzer puppy Behind him is a framed portrait of a spot on his alma mater Hanover College's campus known as The Point, a scenic vista overlooking the Ohio River Valley. —Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 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