Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˈbir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Siberian husky (audio)
: 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

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In a viral TikTok video, a dog owner revealed what her morning routine with three Siberian huskies is like, and internet users can't cope with it. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Unfortunately, Hardin lost his furry companion, a Siberian husky named Jake, a couple of years ago, after 13½ years of being together. Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025 The woman said their dog, a Siberian husky named Bo, was in their backyard at time of blast but not hurt. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025 Seppala was also responsible for popularizing the Siberian husky as a sled dog. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Siberian husky

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First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Siberian husky was in 1930

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Siberian husky

noun
Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˌbir-ē-ən- How to pronounce Siberian husky (audio)
: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs that were developed to pull sleds and that have a thick coat and a bushy tail

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