English Explanatory Dictionary

service dog

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dog which serves people by helping them with activities of daily living, with search and rescue, or with other (non-draft and nonfarming) tasks.
  2. A dog which assists the work of military or law enforcement officers.
  3. A dog which assists a person who has a physical disability or a mental disability such as post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɜːvɪs ˌdɒɡ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-service dog.wav /ˈsɜɹvɪs ˌdɔɡ/ /-ˌdɑɡ/

Word forms

service dog service dogs

Etymology

From service (noun) + dog (noun).

Synonyms

assistance dog aid dog helper dog
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