# pooch

/ˈputʃ/ (US) · /pˈuːtʃ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pooch
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a friendly way to say 'dog'. You use this word when you want to sound casual or when talking to someone who owns a pet.

For teachers: a colloquial term for a dog.

## Examples

- The neighbor's little pooch ran into the yard and started barking at the mailman.

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