guide dog

American  

[gahyd dawg, dog] / ˈgaɪd ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to assist a blind or visually impaired person.

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guide dog British  

noun

1. a dog that has been specially trained to live with and accompany someone who is blind, enabling the blind person to move about safely

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Etymology

Origin of guide dog

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Before delivering her final forecast, Kirkwood was greeted on set by guide dog Flash, who was brought into the Breakfast studio.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I’ve written favorably in the past about the work of Emilie Louise Gossiaux, who lost her sight in an accident while a student and focuses largely on her guide dog.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The cost of breeding, raising and training each guide dog can go up to £77,000, according to the charity, meaning the Baker's Dozen could cost just over £1m.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

He added: "The other day I went for a walk through St David's shopping centre, and parked there because I know dogs aren't in there unless it's for a medical reason like a guide dog."

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

“Nah. I just said I didn’t need it. What do I need a guide dog for?”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor