Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˈbir-ē-ən- 

: any of a breed of medium-sized thick-coated compact dogs that were developed in Siberia for use as sled dogs and that have erect ears and a bushy tail

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Examples of Siberian husky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pup turned out to be 51.6 percent golden retriever; 22.8 percent Siberian husky; 16.1 percent American bully; and 9.5 percent American pit-bull terrier. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025

Balto, a rugged, dependable Siberian husky, took the lead. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025

And, on average, Siberian huskies are more likely to howl than Labrador retrievers are. —Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025

Breeds like border collies, Siberian huskies, or Jack Russell terriers may need more exercise compared to pugs, Chihuahuas, or greyhounds, But even dogs within the same breed may have individual preferences. —Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Siberian husky

• dusky
• muskie
• musky

Kids Definition

Siberian husky

noun

Si·​be·​ri·​an husky sī-ˌbir-ē-ən- 

: any of a breed of medium-sized dogs that were developed to pull sleds and that have a thick coat and a bushy tail