dog days

plural noun

Definition of dog daysnext
as in heat wave

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Recent Examples of dog days Netflix typically delivers the most new content of any streaming service week after week, but the dog days of summer see a light release schedule. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 During the dog days of August, catchers can wear down at the plate. — Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Their 32-5 stretch over the summer put the Red Sox in a good position to endure inevitable downturns and the dog days of August. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The dog days of training camp are here, and the Giants are a bit on edge. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dog days

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“Dog days.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dog%20days. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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