Synonyms & related words for puppy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of puppy — including pup, dog, pooch, kitten, canine, whelp. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to puppy

Explore words related to puppy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include doggy, petted, poodle, schipperke, dachshund, rottweiler, doggo, paws. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for puppy

Common synonyms for puppy include pup, dog, pooch, kitten, canine, whelp, kennel, bandog — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does puppy come from?

The word puppy breaks down into one root of French origin: the root puppy-, from French poupee (“doll, small dog”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.