Kennel Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkɛnəɫ

KEN-uhl

UK

kˈɛnəl

KEN-uhl

Definition

A kennel is a small shelter or house for a dog, or a place where many dogs are cared for temporarily.

Usage & Nuances

'Kennel' can mean a single dog's house (often called a 'doghouse' in US English) or a commercial facility for boarding dogs. In British English, 'kennel' is more common than 'doghouse'. Used for both permanent shelters and temporary stays.

• Spanish: perrera - caseta (de perro)
• Portuguese (BR): canil - casinha (de cachorro)
• Portuguese (PT): canil - casota (de cão)
• Chinese (Simplified): 狗舍 - 犬舍
• Chinese (Traditional): 狗舍 - 犬舍
• Hindi: कुत्ते का घर - केनल
• Arabic: بيت الكلاب - مأوى الكلاب
• Bengali: কুকুরের ঘর - কুকুর পালার আশ্রয়কেন্দ্র
• Russian: будка - питомник
• Japanese: 犬小屋 - 犬舎
• Vietnamese: chuồng chó - trại nuôi chó
• Korean: 개집 - 애견 보호소
• Turkish: köpek kulübesi - köpek pansiyonu
• Urdu: کتے کا گھر - جانوروں کا بورڈنگ سنٹر
• Indonesian: kandang anjing - penampungan anjing

Example Sentences

The dog sleeps in his kennel every night.

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We left our dog at a kennel when we traveled.

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The new puppy found the old kennel in the garden.

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Our neighbor built a huge kennel for his four dogs.

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Do you know any good kennels in this area?

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After the rain, the kennel was muddy but the dog didn't mind.

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