corgi

noun

cor·​gi ˈkȯr-gē How to pronounce corgi (audio)
plural corgis

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My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot. Jessica Moore, USA Today, 27 June 2026 Staffers handed out bright-blue drink tickets as the candidate, wearing a blue business shirt tucked into jeans, walked in with his dog, a corgi named Clyde. Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The corgi mascot is a nod to Queen Elizabeth II, who loved the breed and was known to keep many as companions throughout her reign. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026 So a fellow content creator and close friend — Chris Equale of the beloved corgi account @hammyandolivia — suggested Reisberg try taking adoptable dogs on outings in his backpacks, which are designed to carry dogs who weigh 20-100 pounds. Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for corgi

Word History

Etymology

Welsh, from cor dwarf + ci dog

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corgi was in 1926

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“Corgi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corgi. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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