Meaning of Puppy
A young dog, typically less than one year old.
In simple words: A young dog.
Puppy in a sentence
- My neighbor just got a new puppy.
- The puppy wagged its tail excitedly.
- She takes her puppy for a walk every morning.
- The puppy cuddled up next to me on the couch.
- A puppy needs lots of love and attention.
How to use Puppy
Use 'puppy' in informal settings. It's friendly and often used when talking about young or small dogs.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a cute puppy playing with a ball – they are small and playful!
Related words
Collocations with Puppy
- train a puppy
- puppy love
- puppy food
Synonyms for Puppy
- pup
- doglet
- whelp
Common mistakes with Puppy
- Using 'pup' incorrectly; 'puppy' is a specific term for young dogs.
- Confusing with 'dog,' which refers to all ages and breeds.
Puppy appears in
Puppy in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
جرو
كلب صغير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কুকুরছানা
একটি ছোট কুকুর।
- GermanDeutsch
Welpe
Ein junger Hund.
- SpanishEspañol
Cachorro
Un perro joven.
- Persianفارسی
توله سگ
یک سگ جوان.
- FrenchFrançais
Chiot
Un jeune chien.
- Hindiहिन्दी
पिल्ला
एक छोटा कुत्ता।
- ItalianItaliano
Cucciolo
Un cane giovane.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Filhote
Um cão jovem.
- RussianРусский
Щенок
Молодая собака.
- Urduاردو
کتا
ایک چھوٹا کتا۔
- Chinese中文
小狗
一只小狗。
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Capable of producing abundant vegetation or offspring.
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Frequently asked questions about Puppy
What does Puppy mean?
A young dog.
What is the definition of Puppy?
A young dog, typically less than one year old.
How do you use Puppy in a sentence?
My neighbor just got a new puppy.
Can you give another example of Puppy?
The puppy wagged its tail excitedly.
What are synonyms for Puppy?
Common alternatives include pup, doglet, whelp.
What words go with Puppy?
It commonly pairs with train a puppy, puppy love, puppy food.
What are common mistakes when using Puppy?
Using 'pup' incorrectly; 'puppy' is a specific term for young dogs. Confusing with 'dog,' which refers to all ages and breeds.
How do you pronounce Puppy?
US: //ˈpʌpi//, UK: //ˈpʌpi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Puppy?
Use 'puppy' in informal settings. It's friendly and often used when talking about young or small dogs.

