guide dog

noun

: a dog trained to lead the blind

Examples of guide dog in a Sentence

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As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024 Castle has also raised awareness for the blind simply by speaking frankly about his life, such as having his guide dog Mr. Maple turned away at a restaurant. Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024 But since guide dogs aren’t pets, people with visual impairments cannot be required to use this option. Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Oct. 2024 Rossellini plans on adopting Rosie as her beloved pet once the pup retires from breeding future guide dogs through the Guide Dog Foundation. Megan Johnson, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guide dog 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of guide dog was in 1932

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“Guide dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guide%20dog. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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guide dog

noun
: a dog trained to lead the blind

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