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

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

Only certain dogs – like Siberian huskies, Bernese Mountain dogs, and St. Bernards – are built for extreme cold. —Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Keani, 3, a female Siberian husky, was brought to participate by her owner Mary Hanner of Marengo. —Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 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