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Housebroken: meaning, definitions and examples

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housebroken

 

[ หˆhaสŠsหŒbroสŠ.kษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

pet behavior

Housebroken refers to an animal, typically a dog, that has been trained to urinate and defecate outside or in a designated area rather than inside the house. This is an important aspect of pet ownership, ensuring that the living environment remains clean and hygienic. Housebroken pets usually respond to specific cues from their owners, allowing them to understand when and where they can relieve themselves. Training a pet to be housebroken often requires consistent routines and positive reinforcement.

Synonyms

clean, disciplined, potty trained, trained.

Examples of usage

  • My dog is fully housebroken.
  • It took weeks to get the puppy housebroken.
  • A housebroken cat usually uses a litter box.
  • Adopting a housebroken pet is often easier for new owners.

Translations

Translations of the word "housebroken" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น educado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เคกเคผเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hausfreundlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terlatih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธัƒั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wychowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใคใ‘ใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉduquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ educado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸitilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›ˆ๋ จ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฏุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vycviฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vycviฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎญ็ปƒๆœ‰็ด ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzgojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรกlfaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ำ™ั€ะฑะธะตะปะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ แƒ—แƒœแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rbiyษ™ olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ educado

Etymology

The term 'housebroken' originated in the early 19th century in the United States, combining 'house' and 'broken,' where 'broken' implies being trained or conditioned. The concept of breaking an animal to behave in a certain way within the confines of a home reflects the growing importance of domestic pets during this time. As households began to see animals, especially dogs, as companions rather than just working animals, the need for pets to adapt to home life became evident. This led to the development of various training techniques, emphasizing the necessity of being 'housebroken' in order to coexist harmoniously with human family members. Over the years, the focus on animal training and behavior has evolved, but the term has remained a staple in pet care vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,672, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.