pomeranian

Everyday

1. A very small, fluffy dog with a fox-like face, pointed ears and a thick fur coat, often orange or cream. tree →
2. A person from Pomerania, a region by the Baltic Sea that is now in Poland and Germany. tree →
3. (adjective) Coming from Pomerania. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life it is usually the name of a dog breed, often called a «Pom»; in geography and history lessons it names the people and land of Pomerania. In stories a Pomeranian is often a pampered little lap dog that yaps at strangers. Phrases: «a pet Pomeranian», «a Pomeranian puppy».

Examples

• Our neighbour has a Pomeranian that looks like a tiny lion. tree →
• The Pomeranian barked at the postman from behind the window. tree →
• A Pomeranian puppy can fit in two hands. tree →
• Pomeranians need their thick fur brushed often. tree →
• Queen Victoria kept Pomeranians and made the breed popular. tree →
• Pomerania is a region by the Baltic Sea, and its people are Pomeranians. tree →
• My cousin calls her dog a Pom for short. tree →

Note

Usually written with a capital P, because it comes from a place name, but the dictionary lists it in lower case. Plural: Pomeranians. Short form: Pom (careful: in Australia and New Zealand «Pom» or «Pommy» is also slang for an English person, which can sound rude). It is a toy breed, not a puppy that stays small by itself — it is small when fully grown.