dog biscuit

noun

: a hard dry cracker for dogs

Examples of dog biscuit in a Sentence

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Which brand of dog biscuits is being recalled for salmonella? Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 2 Jan. 2026 In the clip, Gallagher, from Glen Ellyn, Illinois, approaches a fortress of cushions and pillows with a dog biscuit, before placing it down nearby and walking away. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 Vendors also sell baked goods, hummus, dips, olive oil, vinegar, hot sauce, beef jerky, pasta and sauce, spices, teas, Italian ice, guacamole, salsa, smoothies and all-natural dog biscuits. Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2025 Back to our dog biscuit company, post photos of the dog who, years ago, was the lucky pup who tasted the first ever biscuit. Rebecca Kowalewicz, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dog biscuit

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dog biscuit was in 1823

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“Dog biscuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20biscuit. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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