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'.
Spanish: caniche - poodlePortuguese (BR): poodle - canichePortuguese (PT): caniche - poodleChinese (Simplified): 贵宾犬Chinese (Traditional): 貴賓犬Hindi: पूडल (कुत्ता)Arabic: بودلBengali: পুডলRussian: пудельJapanese: プードルVietnamese: chó poodleKorean: 푸들Turkish: kanişUrdu: پوڈلIndonesian: pudel
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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