dog days

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawg, dog deyz]
- /dɔg, dɒg deɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dawg, dog deyz]
- /dɔg, dɒg deɪz/

Definitions of dog days words

noun,plural dog days hot summer period 1
noun plural dog days The hottest part of the summer is sometimes referred to as the dog days. 0
noun plural dog days the hot period of the summer reckoned in ancient times from the heliacal rising of Sirius (the Dog Star) 0
noun plural dog days a period marked by inactivity 0
noun dog days the hot, uncomfortable days in July and August 0
noun dog days The days between early July and early September when Sirius (the Dog Star) rises and sets with the Sun. 0

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Origin of dog days

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; translation of Latin diēs caniculārēs; see canicular

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Parts of speech for Dog days

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dog days popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for dog days

noun dog days

summer — a principal beam or girder, as one running between girts to support joists.
indian summer — a period of mild, dry weather, usually accompanied by a hazy atmosphere, occurring usually in late October or early November and following a period of colder weather.

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