guide dog

noun

Synonyms of guide dognext
: a dog trained to lead people who are blind

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Oleszko is one of two David Peter Francis artists in the current Whitney Biennial, which also includes Emilie Louise Gossiaux, whose contribution to the show is a group of drawings and a sculpture paying tribute to their late guide dog. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), these dogs are also serious workers with roles in hunting, search-and-rescue teams and as guide dogs. Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 Chapters of the book are told from the perspective of Nash, Roxie’s mother’s guide dog. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 1 June 2026 Before Darcy could reply, Philip opened the door and walked in with his guide dog, Russ. Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for guide dog

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guide dog was in 1932

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guide dog

noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind

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