cockapoo

noun

cock·​a·​poo ˈkä-kə-ˌpü 

: a dog that is a cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle

Examples of cockapoo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alex is sure that winning a trophy at the PAWS Dog Show with his cockapoo, Kevin, will finally impress his classmates. — Diane Debrovner, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

But according to a study published today in the journal PLOS One, at least three trendy designer breeds—labradoodles, cavapoos, and cockapoos—display more problematic traits than at least one of their origin breeds. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026

Now there’s a new phase of breeding with the Labradoodles and cockapoos. — John Seabrook, New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2026

Over the weekend, Lewis took to social media and shared Polaroid photos of herself in a wedding gown, veil and a bouquet next to her cockapoo, Bobby Rhubarb. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

alteration of cocker (spaniel) + poodle

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cockapoo

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue