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

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In a fun surprise, his socks featured playful images of their labradoodle Bella's face. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 Let little ones learn to nurture with this cute labradoodle that has more than 15 sounds and reactions. The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024 Pippin, my miniature labradoodle, does not shed but needs frequent trips to the groomers. Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 And one of the keys to identifying her was her white-haired labradoodle, Titan. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for labradoodle 

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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“Labradoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labradoodle. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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