puppy

noun

pup·​py ˈpə-pē 

plural puppies

1

: a young domestic dog

specifically : one less than a year old

2

: baby sense 4

a computer that is one fast puppy

puppyhood

ˈpə-pē-ˌhu̇d 

noun

puppyish

ˈpə-pē-ish 

adjective

puppylike

ˈpə-pē-ˌlīk 

adjective

Examples of puppy in a Sentence

Our dog just had four puppies.

Recent Examples on the Web

Common options include food for puppies, seniors, overweight dogs and dogs with allergies. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

Nearby, another militantly Fansly-first creator couple, the Nakedbakers (Alli and Austin), are making sure their adorable puppy in a baby stroller is kept in the shade of the booth. —Gustavo Turner, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026

Investigators said the cat bit five people — including two children — and attacked a 4-month-old puppy. —Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026

Animal welfare officers found 19 dogs, including 17 puppies and two adult dogs, inside mobile trailers and a shed. —Marcella Baietto, CBS News, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English popi, from Middle French poupée doll, toy, from *poupe

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing puppy

• foster dog/cat/puppy/kitten
• hush puppy
• mud puppy
• one sick puppy
• one tired puppy
• puppy dog
• puppy fat
• puppy love
• puppy mill

Rhymes for puppy

• guppy
• yuppie

Kids Definition

puppy

noun

pup·​py ˈpəp-ē 

plural puppies

: a young domestic dog

especially : one less than a year old