Kennel: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿถ
Add to dictionary

kennel

 

[ หˆkษ›nษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dog shelter

A kennel is a shelter for dogs. It is a place where dogs are housed, cared for, and sometimes bred. Kennels can vary in size from small ones in a backyard to large commercial facilities.

Synonyms

dog shelter, doghouse, pound

Examples of usage

  • The kennel owner takes great care of the dogs.
  • The kennel provides a safe and comfortable environment for the dogs.
  • The puppies were born in the kennel.
  • The kennel has separate areas for different dog breeds.
  • Many kennels offer grooming services for the dogs.
Context #2 | Noun

small structure

A kennel can also refer to a small, usually wooden structure where a dog can be kept. It is often used outdoors and provides shelter and security for the dog.

Synonyms

cage, doghouse, shelter

Examples of usage

  • The dog sleeps in its kennel at night.
  • She built a kennel for her pet dog in the backyard.
  • The kennel is equipped with a dog bed and water bowl.
  • I need to clean the kennel before bringing the dog back.
  • The kennel has a door that can be locked.

Translations

Translations of the word "kennel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น canil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคคเฅเคคเคพ เค˜เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zwinger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kandang anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kennel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Šฌๅฐๅฑ‹ (ใ„ใฌใ”ใ‚„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chenil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perrera

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpek kulรผbesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ์ง‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุช ุงู„ูƒู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kotec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ koterec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹—็ช (gว’u wล)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ psja uta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hundabรบr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ าฏะนั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒกแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it evi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perrera

Etymology

The word 'kennel' originated from Middle English 'kenel', which came from Old French 'cheneau' meaning 'pipe' or 'conduit'. It was used in the context of a drain or gutter before evolving to refer to a place where dogs are housed. The term has been used to describe dog shelters and structures for centuries, reflecting the long history of humans domesticating and caring for dogs.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,758, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.