pooch

verb

\ˈpüch

pooched; pooching; pooches

Definition of pooch

(Entry 1 of 2)

chiefly dialectal

: bulge

pooch

noun

Definition of pooch (Entry 2 of 2)

: dog

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Examples of pooch in a Sentence

Verb

his lower lip pooched out in disappointment

Noun

What a cute little pooch! walking down the street with several pooches on leashes

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The 14-year-old pooch was put down after suffering a bout of damnable cancer, The Washington Post reported then. — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, "Queen Elizabeth banned her beloved corgis from the bedroom because they snored, doc claims," 22 Aug. 2018 Along with a some pretty intense scenes, the trailer also shows a few of those fun moments, including the pooch snagging an entire steak from a family's barbecue. — Jennifer Aldrich, Country Living, "The 'A Dog's Way Home' Trailer Will Make You Ugly Cry," 16 Oct. 2018 But the appeal of a heroic pooch is, of course, eternal. — Jake Coyle, chicagotribune.com, "In reboot for Netflix, 'Benji' is still a good boy," 14 Mar. 2018 When not in use by your pooch, the Saguaro also makes for a handsome area rug or throw. — Stephanie Granada, Sunset, "10 Stylish Pet Furniture Picks," 22 Jan. 2018 Hound Ground Dog Park: Open every day but Wednesday, this expansive playground for pooches is a hot spot on evenings and weekends. — A.d. Thompson, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Winter Springs/Tuscawilla Neighborhood Guide," 21 June 2018 But the same chain in Jekyll Island wasn’t so much into price gouging, and the Brunswick-area eateries and beaches seem way more accommodating to pooches. — John Cherwa, latimes.com, "Racing! Another handicapping lesson from Rob Henie," 1 July 2018 The day featured live music by Jim Ferguson, and a Dog Day Costume Parade that brought out numerous local pooches. — Melanie Savage, Courant Community, "Lebanon Farmers Market In Full Swing," 11 July 2018 There’s an award presented each month to one special pooch. — Brittany Shoot, Fortune, "It's Always Take Your Dog to Work Day at These 10 Companies," 22 June 2018

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