puppy

noun

Definition of puppynext
as in pup

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Recent Examples of puppy My family had a boisterous rescue dog, who was full-grown but often acted like a puppy. — Deborah Mower, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 In 2017, still a puppy, he was rescued from abandonment and mistreatment by the Asociación Pro Defensa de los Animales, which restored his health and, with it, his chances. — Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 For Christmas 2025, Hilaria posted a group photo in front of their tree setup at home — and revealed that the family had adopted a new puppy. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The plane doubles as a playset and airship and features more than 15 pieces, including a puppy companion. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for puppy
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  1. pup
  2. whelp
  3. puppy dog
Noun
  • Because every dog is unique, exact pricing depends on your pup's size, age, breed and overall caloric needs.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Not long after the first pup arrived at the center, the second was spotted on a beach nearby on Hinchinbrook Island, about 15 miles west of Cordova.
    — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of pup
Noun
  • Unlikely Meathead, a whelp who spoke from a position of occasionally whiny, frequently wet-behind-the-ears insulation from life’s realities, Reiner had gray in his beard and a lengthy track record of using his podium for good.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Definition of whelp
Noun
  • Kenny is super likable but kind of just follows Boyd around like a puppy dog.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Cassie is trying to become social-media famous, suggestively flashing her all-American assets online in a variety of fetishy costumes (a puppy dog, a pacifier-sucking baby).
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of puppy dog

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