fogdog

American

[fog-dawg, -dog, fawg] / ˈfɒgˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg, ˈfɔg /

Or fog dog

noun

a bright spot sometimes seen in a fog bank.

fogdog British

/ ˈfɒɡˌdɒɡ /

noun

Also called: seadog. a whitish spot sometimes seen in fog near the horizon

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Etymology

Origin of fogdog

First recorded in 1865–70; fog ¹, sundog

Example Sentences

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Tension overtakes the room like a heavy mist, with Jupiter as the fogdog.

From Literature

To beat the system, investors borrow against their blue chips--AT&T, Disney, GE--to speculate in the likes of drkoop.com and Fogdog.

From Time Magazine Archive

The three new sites, iCanBuy.com DoughNET.com and RocketCash.com partner with online merchants--such as cdnow, Fogdog Sports and teen clothier Delia's--that are popular with young people.

From Time Magazine Archive

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