police dog

noun

Synonyms of police dognext
1
: a dog trained to assist police (as in drug detection)
2

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West Sacramento officers then called in a police dog and used less-lethal weapons to take the man into custody. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 While Amiri liked to unleash his police dog, Purcy, on people, Rombough favored a 40 mm launcher, authorities said. Aldo Toledo, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026 The House will vote on legislation that would allow the deportation of immigrants convicted of harming a police dog or other animals used in law enforcement. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 19 Mar. 2026 Amidst the fairly strong law enforcement presence, Oscar ticket holders will also encounter police dogs on the red carpet. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for police dog

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of police dog was in 1836

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“Police dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/police%20dog. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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police dog

noun
1
: a dog trained to help police (as in drug detection)
2

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