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watchdog

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Noun — A dog kept to guard property, or by extension, a person or group that monitors organisations for wrongdoing.

How to use watchdog

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a watchdog group financial watchdog watchdog report

Etymology

From watch + dog.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “watchdog” mean?

The word “watchdog” means a dog kept to guard property, or by extension, a person or group that monitors organisations for wrongdoing. In plain terms, literally a guard dog, or figuratively an organisation that monitors others for misconduct.

How do you pronounce “watchdog”?

“Watchdog” is pronounced WOCH-dog (/ˈwɑːt͡ʃˌdɑːɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “watchdog” in a sentence?

Here is “watchdog” used in a sentence: “The consumer watchdog investigated the airline's refund policy.”

What part of speech is “watchdog”?

“Watchdog” is a noun.

Is “watchdog” a common word?

“Watchdog” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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