corgi

noun

cor·​gi ˈkȯr-gē How to pronounce corgi (audio)
plural corgis

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Baesakul symbolized the interconnection of humans and nature through an interlaced motif interpreted as leather lacing or metal hardware and applied to contemporary shapes that take cues from the Eiffel Tower’s silhouette, the curve of a capybara’s back or even the form of Baesakul’s pet corgi. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 Tim, who runs the dog TikTok account @miloandtubby, brought her 3-year-old corgi, Tubby, to PetSmart for a beginner's doggy training class. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 The 2025 event will also feature dog and human costume contests, with prizes awarded for best overall corgi costume, most creative corgi costume, best duo/group costume, best human costume and best non-corgi breed costume. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025 The Welsh corgi-terrier mix was just a year at the time Aniston adopted him. Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for corgi

Word History

Etymology

Welsh, from cor dwarf + ci dog

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corgi was in 1926

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“Corgi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corgi. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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