doggy bag

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bag (or other container) used to take home uneaten food from a restaurant meal.
  2. A bag used to pick up the droppings of dogs in parks and public places.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

doggy bag doggy bags doggie bag

Etymology

From doggy + bag. In the food sense, this refers to the idea that the food is to be taken home for the diner's dog.

Synonyms

goody bag bowser bag

Related words

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