noun

kennel

kennel, doghouse, boarding kennel

The dog sleeps in its kennel.

The dog sleeps in its kennel.

We left our dog at a kennel while on vacation.

We left our dog at a kennel whilst on holiday.

((a/the)) kennel ((for sth.)) a shelter for a dog The family built a kennel for their new puppy.

Synonyms: doghouse, pound; Antonyms: none

From Old French 'chenil', which comes from the Latin 'canis', meaning 'dog'.

Think of the word 'canine'. A kennel is a place for canines.

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