kennel
Kennel (noun) means a small shelter for a dog, or a facility where dogs are bred, boarded, or trained. Example: “We booked the dog into a kennel while we were on holiday.”
How to use kennel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dog house, or a place where dogs are kept and cared for.
Word forms
kenneled past tense, kennelled past tense, kennels plural, kennels plural, Kennels plural, kennels singular
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Etymology
From Middle English kenel, borrowed from Old French chenil, ultimately from Latin canis, meaning "dog".
Synonyms
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Rhymes for kennel
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What does “kennel” mean?
The word “kennel” means a small shelter for a dog, or a facility where dogs are bred, boarded, or trained. In plain terms, a dog house, or a place where dogs are kept and cared for.
How do you pronounce “kennel”?
“Kennel” is pronounced KEHN-uhl (/ˈkɛn.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “kennel” in a sentence?
Here is “kennel” used in a sentence: “We booked the dog into a kennel while we were on holiday.”
What part of speech is “kennel”?
Depending on how it is used, “kennel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “kennel” come from?
The word “kennel” comes from Latin. From Middle English kenel, borrowed from Old French chenil, ultimately from Latin canis, meaning "dog".
Is “kennel” a common word?
“Kennel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “kennel” have?
“Kennel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small shelter for a dog, or a facility where dogs are bred, boarded, or trained.
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