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cockapoo

noun

cock·​a·​poo ˈkä-kə-ˌpü How to pronounce cockapoo (audio)
: a dog that is a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle

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In a clip posted on November 20 and viewed close to 20,000 times, Tunstall first showed her cockapoo dog, Mabel, who is a mix of a miniature or toy poodle and cocker spaniel, waiting to be groomed. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 His photo shoot also featured a special guest: Benson, his family cockapoo — a cross-breed between a cocker spaniel and poodle. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025 Longtime residents Alan and his wife Rosalie, who live near where the fire broke out at La Mirada and Summit, raced out out with only their dog, Benny Buttons, a cockapoo; and very personal treasures. Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 7 July 2025 The Emmy and Tony-winning star is the proud owner of a cockapoo mix named Thunder. Nicholas Rice, People.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cockapoo

Word History

Etymology

alteration of cocker (spaniel) + poodle

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cockapoo was in 1960

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“Cockapoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cockapoo. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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