malamute

noun

mal·​a·​mute ˈma-lə-ˌmyüt How to pronounce malamute (audio)
-ˌmüt
variants or less commonly malemute
: a sled dog of northern North America
especially : alaskan malamute

Examples of malamute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Kygo the dog is 7 years old and a mutt — a mix of husky, malamute, poodle and collie. Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024 The pup at the heart of the story is a seven-year-old husky, malamute, poodle and collie mix who’s been diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Katie Bain, Billboard, 24 June 2024 The raccoon clung to Rosie, a 73-pound husky and malamute mix, dug into her chest, tore her ear and bit her face. Austindedios, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2023 During their first few years in L.A., Carucci adopted Larry, a German shepherd, malamute, gray wolf and chow mix. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023 The malamute was turned around to face the camera. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022 Zubik, a black and white part-malamute, lost one of his front legs. Patricia Cohen, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023 Amaru, a malamute mix, is waiting alone in the snow when the bus arrives, and quickly hops on and takes a seat. Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Jan. 2023 Medium to large dog breeds, like the Siberian husky, Samoyed and malamute, are better adapted to extreme cold because of their thick double coats, according to the American Kennel Club. Gene Myers, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Malemute, an Inupiat of the Kotzebue Sound area, Alaska, from Inupiat malimiut

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of malamute was in 1884

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Cite this Entry

“Malamute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malamute. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

malamute

noun
mal·​a·​mute
variants also malemute
ˈmal-ə-ˌmyüt
: a sled dog of northern North America
especially : alaskan malamute
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