pomeranian
part of speech
noun (a Pomeranian, Pomeranians); adjective (Pomeranian)
meaning for a pupil
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 →
sense 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.
Trees and pragmatics
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