dobe

¹

[ doh-bee ]

noun

1. Informal. adobe.

Dobe

²

[ dohb ]

noun

1. Doberman pinscher.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dobe¹

Aphetic form

Origin of dobe²

First recorded in 1945–50; by shortening

Example Sentences

“No. In the ’dobe house over the hill.

From Literature

“Yes, señora. When the rancho broke up they put no more lime on the ’dobe, and the rains washed it down.”

From Literature

“The old ’dobe that’s washed almost away, you mean?”

From Literature

“Each of these things were pushing people toward discomfort,” Mr. Dobe said.

From New York Times

Mr. Dobe characterized their message this way: “Now that you’re the president of the N.R.A., we think you kind of owe us a conversation.”

From New York Times