noun / verb
kennel
KEN-uhl/ˈkenl/
A place where dogs are housed, or to house dogs there.
We leave our dog at a kennel when we travel.
Etymology
The pieces describe a place for keeping dogs, following the same pattern as names for sheepfolds and horse stables. That basic meaning covers both a dog's shelter and premises where dogs are boarded.
In context
mac is a retired racing greyhound and she grew up in a kennel like this with plenty of room for her to move and roach in but then she'd be let out multiple times per day
More examples
- The kennel has separate sleeping areas for large and small dogs.
- The rescue group kennels new arrivals until foster homes are available.
- They kenneled both puppies overnight while they repaired the fence.
Forms
kennel · kennels · kenneled · kenneling
Similar words
- doghouse
- A small shelter for one dog, not a boarding facility.
- board
- To provide temporary lodging and care, not necessarily for dogs.