labradoodle

noun

lab·​ra·​doo·​dle ˈla-brə-ˌdü-dᵊl How to pronounce labradoodle (audio)
often capitalized
: a dog that is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The couple took a major step in their relationship together, becoming parents to an Australian labradoodle puppy named Wally. Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2022 Otis, her 70-pound labradoodle, had been too scared to bark when the noise started. Ruby Cramer, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 While stationed in Japan in May 2021, Alkonis was driving home with his family and their Australian labradoodle after a visit to Mount Fuji, near Tokyo. Andrew Jeong, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2022 Her terrier followed her, and the labradoodle later returned home. Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Authorities said Ciera Breland was in Georgia the week of Feb. 20 visiting family in Johns Creek along with Xavier Breland, their 5-month-old son and their white labradoodle. Caroline Silva, ajc, 13 Aug. 2022 Imagine criticizing a labradoodle owner for having elitist taste in pets. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 Since adopting an Australian labradoodle a few months ago, Luke Kanies has felt a little sheepish that his new pet, Westley, doesn’t align with his nonconformist lifestyle. Sarah E. Needleman, WSJ, 14 Apr. 2022 Authorities said Ciera Breland, 31, was in Georgia the week of Feb. 20 visiting family in Johns Creek along with Xavier Breland, their 5-month-old son and their white labradoodle. Matt Bruce, ajc, 20 Apr. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Labrador (retriever) + poodle

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labradoodle was in 1970

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Cite this Entry

“Labradoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labradoodle. Accessed 7 Dec. 2022.

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