house-train

[hous-treyn]

verb (used with object)

British.

1. to housebreak.

house-train

verb

1. (tr) to train (pets) to urinate and defecate outside the house or in a special place, such as a litter tray

Other Word Forms

• house-trained adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of house-train¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Related Words

• conquer 
• curb 
• pacify 
• restrain 
• soften 
• subdue 
• suppress 
• temper 
• vanquish