poodle

word

/ˈpudəɫ/
POO-duhl
/pˈuːdəl/
POO-duhl

Definition

A poodle is a popular breed of dog known for its curly hair, intelligence, and being easy to train. Poodles come in several sizes, including standard, miniature, and toy.

Usage & Nuances

'Poodle' is always a noun and most often used to describe the dog breed, but sometimes also as a metaphor for someone overly eager to please. Collocates with 'toy', 'miniature', 'standard', 'grooming', and 'show'.

Example Sentences

The poodle is easy to train because it is very smart.

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She spends hours grooming her poodle before a dog show.

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His toy poodle weighs less than five kilos.

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I always recognize a poodle by its fancy haircut.

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My neighbor has a poodle that loves to play.

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A poodle has curly hair and can be white, black, or brown.

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