Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˈbir-ē-ən- 

: any of a breed of medium-sized thick-coated compact dogs that were developed in Siberia for use as sled dogs and that have erect ears and a bushy tail

Illustration of Siberian husky

Examples of Siberian husky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That didn’t stop Annie, a mix of Staffordshire bull terrier, black mouth cur and Siberian husky, from sharing in the treats being handed out by Phoenix’s owner Maribel Gonzalez. — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

The Siberian husky-Pomeranian cross has amassed millions of social media followers around the world and is a contender for $10,000 and other prizes in The Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards competition. — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026

The six-month-old red Siberian husky, who was named Aimee after the Erie police dispatcher who took the call, was found in a crate under a bridge on Monday night as sub-zero windchills battered the area. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026

Golden retrievers and Siberian huskies may sit side by side on America’s list of most beloved dogs, but they were built for very different worlds. — Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Siberian husky

• dusky
• muskie
• musky

Kids Definition

Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˌbir-ē-ən- 

: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs that were developed to pull sleds and that have a thick coat and a bushy tail