canine companion

noun

: a dog that is kept as a pet

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Camping, hiking, road tripping, or any other form of adventure is instantly enhanced by the presence of a canine companion. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Add Kitty's canine companion to your couch or bed for extra holiday spice. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025 That poster features returning heroes Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell), The Ghoul (Walton Goggins), Maximus (Aaron Moten), and canine companion Dogmeat on the outskirts of New Vegas. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 The screenplay boasts a narrative reminiscent of the inventor Wallace and his canine companion Gromit’s typical adventures: Wallace (Ben Whitehead) invents a smart robotic gnome intended to help with garden chores called Norbot. Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for canine companion

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“Canine companion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/canine%20companion. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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