house-trained

[hous-treynd]

adjective British.

housebroken.

Origin of house-trained

First recorded in 1920–25

house-train

[hous-treyn]

verb (used with object) British.

to housebreak.

Origin of house-train

First recorded in 1920–25

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Related Words for house-trained

subdue, suppress, restrain, soften, conquer, pacify, curb, temper, vanquish, discipline, mitigate, mute, humble, bust, repress, break, train, bridle, gentle, enslave

Examples from the Web for house-trained

Contemporary Examples of house-trained

Will these resurrected animals be house-trained and know to exit the pearly gates before doing their business?
Sorry, Internet: Pope Francis Didn't Open Paradise to Pets
Candida Moss
December 14, 2014

British Dictionary definitions for house-trained

house-train

verb

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

Derived Formshouse-trained, adjective

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