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

Derived Forms

• ˈhouse-ˌtrained, 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