lassie
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of lassie
Example Sentences
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From the late 1950s into the 1960s, her time was occupied by starring in 200 episodes of Lassie, after which she had guest appearances on The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
He added that his father was listening to a recording of “Will Ye Go Lassie Go” by the Chieftains, a traditional Irish folk band, when he died.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
There have been plenty of domesticated animal celebrities — canine actors Lassie, Strongheart and Rin Tin Tin are honored on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — but public adoration is rarer for wild creatures.
From New York Times • May 4, 2023
Phillips made his debut with an uncredited part in "Lassie from Lancashire" in 1938 and went on to carve out a successful stage, screen and radio acting career.
From Reuters • Nov. 8, 2022
I’d begged Daddy to let me have a collie just like Lassie, a dog who would love me best of all and be loyal and true.
From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn
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