Synonyms of dog days

dog days

plural noun

as in heat wave

Related Words

• heat wave
• heat
• torridity
• torridness

Dissimilar Words

• cold
• freeze
• snap
• cold wave
• deep freeze
• cold front
• frost

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dog days

Avoid Overwatering Salvia are drought-tolerant once established, so make sure they’re planted in well-draining soil and resist the temptation to water them during the dog days of summer. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 July 2026

Hard to believe the schedule is so barren, but that's the way the dog days go at times. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

These are the dog days of summer, though the NHL schedule release on Thursday should create some intrigue for fans. — Joe Smith, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Picking out an outfit for the dog days of summer is no easy feat. — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

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