# puppies

/ˈpəpiz/ (US) · /pˈʌpɪz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/puppies
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. young dogs

noun · CEFR A1

more than one young dog.

For teachers: the plural form of puppy, referring to multiple young domestic dogs.

- The golden retriever had six puppies last night.
- The animal shelter currently has several litters of puppies available for adoption, all of which have received their initial vaccinations.

## Examples

- The puppies are playing with a ball in the garden.
- The local animal shelter currently has a litter of six golden retriever puppies available for adoption.
- While adult dogs are often more settled, puppies require significant time and patience for house-training and socialisation during their first few months of life.

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