guide dog

noun

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

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Before Darcy could reply, Philip opened the door and walked in with his guide dog, Russ. Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 Its initial goal is to assist blind people, given the shortage of guide dogs in China. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 The Seeing Eye breeds and trains guide dogs, teaches blind individuals how to work with and care for those dogs and supports ongoing research to improve the dogs’ health and training. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 Each outing is designed to build the calm confidence the puppies will need as working guide dogs, preparing them for the unpredictable sights and sounds of air travel. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for guide dog

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guide dog was in 1932

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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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guide dog

noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind

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