English · Daily Life
dog
/dɒɡ/
[/dɒɡ/]
domestic canine
Beginnernoun
Definition
A common four-legged animal kept as a pet or working animal, known for loyalty.
Example
The dog ran joyfully across the field, chasing the ball the children kept throwing.
The dog ran joyfully across the field, chasing the ball the children kept throwing.
Etymology
From Old English 'docga', of obscure origin, which replaced the older 'hund'.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common pets; also in idioms like 'work like a dog'.