pooch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pooch
First recorded in 1895–1900; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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The successful pooch will replace the world-famous Bear, credited with saving over 100 koalas from bushfires during a decade of service.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
A group of Las Vegas police officers responded to reports of the abandoned pooch at 11:39 p.m. on Feb. 2.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Cumming’s host persona may not be evil per se, but he is wicked enough for his beloved pooch, Lala, to look absolutely angelic trotting next to him.
From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026
The pooch wore special dog goggles—called doggles—for a trip in the bike’s sidecar.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
Dozer barked at the pampered pooch curled up in his nice cushy dog bed.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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