noun Uncommon

paws

pawz

Paws (noun) means the plural of "paw"; more than one animal foot. Example: “The dog wiped its paws on the mat before coming inside.”

noun

The plural of "paw"; more than one animal foot.

"The dog wiped its paws on the mat before coming inside."

How to use paws

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMore than one paw.

Common mistake

"Paws" and "pause" sound identical but mean completely different things — check context, not sound, when spelling.

Easily confused with

pause →

pawsed past tense, pawses singular

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What does “paws” mean?

The word “paws” means the plural of "paw"; more than one animal foot. In plain terms, more than one paw.

How do you pronounce “paws”?

“Paws” is pronounced pawz (/pɔːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “paws” in a sentence?

Here is “paws” used in a sentence: “The dog wiped its paws on the mat before coming inside.”

What part of speech is “paws”?

“Paws” is a noun.

Is “paws” a common word?

“Paws” is an uncommon word in modern English.