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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At the same time, intentional crossbreeds—often marketed as designer dogs such as cockapoos, maltipoos, and doodles—have surged in popularity. Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 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 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 20 Dec. 2025.

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