Labrador retrievers
[ˈlæbrədɔːr rɪˈtrɪvərz]
nounmasculine/feminine (depends on individual dog)pl: Labrador retrievers
retrievers Labrador
1. A large, athletic dog breed originating from Newfoundland, known for their friendly temperament, intelligence, and retrieving abilities. They are commonly used as service dogs, therapy dogs, and family pets.
Labrador retrievers are excellent swimmers and were originally bred to help fishermen in Newfoundland.
Os retrievers Labrador são excelentes nadadores e foram originalmente criados para ajudar pescadores na Terra Nova.
2. A member of this specific dog breed, characterized by a short, dense coat, powerful build, and gentle expression.
My Labrador retriever loves to play fetch at the park.
Meu retriever Labrador adora brincar de buscar no parque.
Labrador retrievers are among the most popular dog breeds in both Brazil and the United States. In the USA, they have been the top registered breed for many years. In Brazil, they are highly valued as family pets and increasingly used as service and therapy dogs. The breed is associated with loyalty, intelligence, and friendly nature, making them culturally significant in both countries as symbols of trustworthy companions.
NYC Slang
Lab (shortened informal version commonly used in NYC and across USA)
Related Idioms & Phrases
loyal as a Labrador retriever (meaning extremely loyal and faithful)
work like a Labrador (meaning to work hard and enthusiastically)
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