Pomeranian

noun

Pom·​er·​a·​nian ˌpä-mə-ˈrā-nē-ən How to pronounce Pomeranian (audio)
-nyən
1
: any of a breed of long-haired compact toy dogs with a soft dense undercoat
2
: a native or inhabitant of Pomerania
Pomeranian adjective

Examples of Pomeranian in a Sentence

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The discovery came to light when photos of the artifacts, including weapons, bronze spearheads, necklaces and shield bosses, were shared with the Provincial Heritage Protection Office in the city of Szczecin, according to a statement from the West Pomeranian Police, published Friday. Jack Guy, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024 Boo the Pomeranian with the floofy haircut had millions of Facebook followers. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Kate Beckinsale Debuts 'Strawberry Whipped Cream' Hair at Pomeranian Party — See Her Bold Transformation! Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2024 While attending to apple jam slowly cooking on a stove, Kamala makes small talk with me and Mimi, her assertive Pomeranian. Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024 Elsewhere, a Pomeranian was wearing a baby blue suit reminiscent of Ed Sheeran‘s blue Stella McCartney suit, while a Chorkie embodied Cardi B’s voluminous black gown by Windowsen. Jaden Thompson, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 May 2024 In one video, Beckinsale’s dog was seen jumping around excitedly on a bed as she was joined by another Pomeranian. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024 One woman had traveled across the country in an RV with her Pomeranian to watch the event. Levi Mandel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Apr. 2024 In one video, Beckinsale’s pet dog was captured jumping around excitedly on a bed as she was joined by another Pomeranian. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of Pomeranian was in 1652

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“Pomeranian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pomeranian. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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Pomeranian

noun
Pom·​er·​a·​nian ˌpäm-ə-ˈrā-nē-ən How to pronounce Pomeranian (audio)
-nyən
: any of a breed of very small compact dogs having long hair

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