plural pooches
informal
: dog
a cute pooch
Before the abusive letters pour in …, may I state that I am very fond of dogs. Loyal, obedient, housetrained pooches are a pleasure to rub noses with.—
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Noun
What a cute little pooch!
walking down the street with several pooches on leashes
Verb
his lower lip pooched out in disappointment
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Dennis Quaid and his pooch Peaches are a dynamic duo at the 2026 AMC Networks Upfront event on April 29 in New York City.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
One of the joys of these carriers is that travelers strut on with their dogs, no matter the size of the pooch.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Best nail grinders for dogs Thanks to its powerful motor, this tool is strong enough to take on large dogs with dark nails, as well as working effectively for smaller pooches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Dennis Quaid and his pooch Peaches are a dynamic duo at the 2026 AMC Networks Upfront event on April 29 in New York City.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
One of the joys of these carriers is that travelers strut on with their dogs, no matter the size of the pooch.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Pooch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pooch. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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