dog days

plural noun

Definition of dog daysnext
as in heat wave

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Recent Examples of dog days Picking out an outfit for the dog days of summer is no easy feat. — Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 Skipping the oven and the stove for meals during the dog days also ensures a mere modicum of effort. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026 But the dog days of summer stand no chance against Brandon Dorlus — as energized, motivated and driven as ever after a breakthrough second season. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 June 2026 The spirit of La Canicule is more like dog days. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog days

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“Dog days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20days. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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