Husky

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌski/

Definitions of husky

noun a type of dog known for its thick, dense coat and strong build

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a husky dog at the park.

A2 The husky pulled the sled through the snow.

B1 My friend owns a beautiful husky with blue eyes.

B2 The husky's thick fur kept him warm in the cold weather.

C1 The husky breed is known for their strength and endurance.

C2 The husky's howl echoed through the mountains.

Examples of husky in a Sentence

formal The husky breed is known for its strength and endurance, making them excellent sled dogs.

informal My neighbor has a husky that loves to play fetch in the park.

slang That husky guy at the gym can lift twice his body weight!

figurative Her voice had a husky quality that was both alluring and mysterious.

Grammatical Forms of husky

• past tense: huskied
• plural: huskies
• comparative: huskier
• superlative: huskiest
• present tense: huskies
• future tense: will husky
• perfect tense: have huskied
• continuous tense: is huskying
• singular: husky
• positive degree: husky
• infinitive: to husky
• gerund: huskying
• participle: huskying

Origin and Evolution of husky

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'husky' originated from the Old Norse word 'hūskarla' meaning 'housecarl' or 'household servant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'husky' evolved to refer to a breed of dog known for its strength and endurance, as well as to describe a type of voice that is hoarse or rough.