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

Both the boy and the 115-pound Siberian husky enjoyed their games. —Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024

Even a Siberian husky named Chaka gets in on the action, scarfing up a vegan dog treat — every canine who comes through the door gets one. —Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024

Kauffman Breed: Siberian husky mix Age: 1 Kauffman originally came to Wayside Waifs as a puppy, affectionately named after the late Ewing Kauffman. —Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024

Shiva Breed: 91% Siberian husky Age: 2 years old Shiva was very curious as to her origin and asked us to do some research. —Stephanie Baillargeon-McCurry and, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

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