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Lapdog
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Simple meaning
What does Lapdog mean?
A lapdog is a small dog that can sit on a lap.
Dictionary definition
A small dog that can sit comfortably on a person's lap.
Example sentences
Lapdog in a sentence
easy
The lapdog curled up beside the chair.
medium
A lapdog is usually small enough to hold comfortably.
hard
The story described the lapdog as a quiet companion during the rainy afternoon.
Synonyms
Words like Lapdog
small dogA small dog is close in meaning when size is the focus.
petA pet is an animal kept for companionship.
Antonyms
Opposite words
large dogA large dog is much bigger than a lapdog.
wild animalA wild animal is not usually a household pet.
Word family
Lapdog word family
Base word
lapdog
noun
lapdog
Base form.
noun
lapdogs
More than one lapdog.
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Practice 1
What does lapdog mean?
Lapdog means a lapdog is a small dog that can sit on a lap.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to lapdog?
A small dog is close in meaning when size is the focus.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym or strong contrast for lapdog?
A large dog is much bigger than a lapdog.
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