labradoodle

noun

lab·​ra·​doo·​dle ˈla-brə-ˌdü-dᵊl How to pronounce labradoodle (audio)
often capitalized
: a dog that is a cross between a Labrador retriever and a poodle

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Juna the Australian labradoodle stays with Anouk's parents two days a week. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025 Of course, plenty of pet owners opt for mutts or, in recent years, designer crossbreeds like the labradoodle. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025 The Walters and Graham family seemingly extends far beyond their two children and labradoodles. Alex Ritman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025 In a fun surprise, his socks featured playful images of their labradoodle Bella's face. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for labradoodle

Word History

Etymology

Labrador (retriever) + poodle

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of labradoodle was in 1970

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“Labradoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/labradoodle. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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