house-train

[ hous-treyn ]

verb (used with object)

, British.

1. to housebreak.

house-train

verb

1. tr to train (pets) to urinate and defecate outside the house or in a special place, such as a litter tray

Derived Forms

• ˈhouse-ˌtrained, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of house-train¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

I sure hope Coach Lake and his staff get the Huskies house-trained soon.

From Seattle Times

Not all dogs are house-trained and not all friends merit invitations to stay the night.

From Washington Post

Once a dog is fully house-trained, switch to a more spacious crate.

From Seattle Times

“When properly used, a crate is the easiest way to house-train and manage a puppy, because dogs come with a natural inhibition against soiling their own den.”

From Washington Post

It has added time to house-train a puppy.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• conquer
• curb
• pacify
• restrain
• soften
• subdue
• suppress
• temper
• vanquish