labrador retriever
Definition
Noun: 1. A breed of dog originally from the Labrador region of Canada, characterized by a short, dense, water-resistant coat that is typically solid black, yellow, or chocolate brown. Labrador Retrievers are known for their intelligence, gentle temperament, and versatility as working dogs, particularly in retrieving game for hunters.
Usage
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- As an object:
- With a possessive:
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term is often shortened informally to "Labrador" or "Lab."
- Informal: "I have two Labradors." (This implies "Labrador Retrievers.")
- Used attributively (as a noun modifier) to describe related items or characteristics.
- The Labrador Retriever club hosted an event.
- He has a typical Labrador Retriever personality: energetic and affectionate.
Variants and Related Words
- Labrador (n): A common shortened form for Labrador Retriever.
- Lab (n): A very common, casual shortened form for Labrador Retriever.
- retriever (n): A type of gundog bred to find and bring back shot game. The Labrador is one specific breed of retriever.
Synonyms
- Labrador (when used to mean the breed)
- Lab (informal)
Related Phrases and Idioms
(Note: As a specific breed name, "Labrador Retriever" itself is not typically part of idioms. However, it appears in common descriptive phrases.) - Labrador Retriever mix: A dog that is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and another breed. - purebred Labrador Retriever: A dog with documented lineage from only Labrador Retriever parents.
Noun
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breed originally from Labrador having a short black or golden-brown coat
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