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
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Our dog just had four puppies.
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Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
On June 10, LG Channels‘ World Pup will put rescue puppies on the football field pitch to raise adoption awareness.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
From eagles to puppies to pandas, here's a roundup of popular animal cams across the country.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Dogs that have a limited ability to control their body temperature — such as those with respiratory diseases, obese dogs and puppies — should never be left unattended in a vehicle, regardless of outside air temperature.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for puppy
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“Puppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puppy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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puppy
noun
pup·py
ˈpəp-ē 
plural puppies
: a young domestic dog
especially
: one less than a year old
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