Pomeranian

[ pom-uh-rey-nee-uhn, -reyn-yuhn ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Pomerania.

noun

1. one of a breed of small dogs having long, straight hair, erect ears, and a tail carried over the back.
2. a native or inhabitant of Pomerania.

Pomeranian

/ ˌpɒməˈreɪnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Pomerania or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Pomerania, esp a German
2. a breed of toy dog of the spitz type with a long thick straight coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pomeranian¹

First recorded in 1750–60; Pomerani(a) + -an

Example Sentences

A Pomeranian looks nothing like a Staffordshire bull terrier.

From MIT Technology Review

At the onset of the pandemic in 2020, a 17-year-old Pomeranian tested positive for the virus.

From Time

Very different, in every respect, is the affair of the Pomeranian castle.

From Project Gutenberg

A Pomeranian story marks the transition to a type of tale wherein one special characteristic of elfin gifts is presented.

From Project Gutenberg

He was born in 1803, in Pyritz, a Pomeranian village, and commenced his missionary labors at about thirty years of age.

From Project Gutenberg

A Pomeranian tradition relates the adventure of an officer who was much troubled by the nightmare.

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A little white Pomeranian dog was curled up in front of the fire, and added for the time to the effect of peacefulness.

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