Kenneling: meaning, definitions and examples

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kenneling

 

[ ˈkenəlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

animal shelter

A kenneling is a place where animals, especially dogs, are housed temporarily. It is often used by pet owners when they go on vacation or need a safe place for their pet to stay.

Synonyms

boarding facility, dog hotel, kennel

Examples of usage

  • The kenneling facility was clean and spacious.
  • We left our dog at the kenneling while we went away for the weekend.
Context #2 | Verb

keeping animals in a kennel

Kenneling refers to the act of keeping animals, typically dogs, in a kennel for a period of time. This is done to ensure their safety and well-being while their owners are away.

Synonyms

boarding, housing, sheltering

Examples of usage

  • She is kenneling her dogs while she travels for work.
  • The rescue organization is kenneling the stray animals until they find permanent homes.

Translations

Translations of the word "kenneling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 canil

🇮🇳 कुत्ताघर

🇩🇪 Hundepension

🇮🇩 penitipan anjing

🇺🇦 пансіон для собак

🇵🇱 hotel dla psów

🇯🇵 犬舎

🇫🇷 chenil

🇪🇸 residencia canina

🇹🇷 köpek oteli

🇰🇷 개집

🇸🇦 بيت الكلاب

🇨🇿 psí hotel

🇸🇰 psí hotel

🇨🇳 犬舍

🇸🇮 pasje zavetišče

🇮🇸 hundahótel

🇰🇿 ит қонақ үйі

🇬🇪 ძაღლების სასტუმრო

🇦🇿 it pansionatı

🇲🇽 residencia canina

Word origin

The word 'kenneling' originated from the noun 'kennel,' which dates back to the 14th century. The term 'kennel' originally referred to a pack of hounds or a place where dogs were housed. Over time, it evolved to include the verb form 'kenneling' to describe the act of keeping animals in a kennel. Today, 'kenneling' is commonly used in the context of animal care and boarding facilities.