guard dog
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of guard dog
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Anatol Ward, a Tokyo resident in his 50s, said the robot reminded him of a guard dog.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Why buy a guard dog when the neighbor owns a wolf?
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 10, 2026
The breed “is not the best choice for a guard dog since they are extremely friendly, even with strangers,” according to the United Kennel Club.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
To find out, the researchers asked Montana farmers who were regularly visited by grizzly bears to host a guard dog.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 11, 2024
He looked like a guard dog snarling at a trespasser.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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