dog-ear

Also dogear,

[dawg-eer, dog-]

noun

1. (in a book) a corner of a page folded over like a dog's ear, as by careless use, or to mark a place.

2. Architecture.,  crossette.

verb (used with object)

1. to fold down the corner of (a page in a book).

dog-ear

verb

1. (tr) to fold down the corner of (a page)

2. computing to bookmark (a website)

noun

1. a folded-down corner of a page

2. computing a bookmark

Word History and Origins

Origin of dog-ear¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

New York shopper Helen Kaplow acknowledges it’s easier to thumb through catalogs and circle items of interest or dog-ear the pages, rather than scrolling through websites.

From Seattle Times

Eco-friendly nomads will dog-ear this wonderful guide on how to choose the least impactful methods of travel, how to best protect wildlife, how to travel more mindfully, and more.

From Fox News

I mostly read novels at night, in bed, so when I come across unfamiliar words, I dog-ear the bottom of the page, then look words up in spurts.

From New York Times

These days, admittedly, I fox and dog-ear and scribble in my books, but I understand these to be signs of love rather than of disrespect.

From New York Times

If you’ve ever missed someone, I challenge you not to dog-ear this page.

From New York Times

Related Words

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