Meaning of the word puppies in English

What does puppies mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

puppies

US /ˈpʌp.iz/
UK /ˈpʌp.iz/

Plural Noun

young dogs

Example:
The mother dog was nursing her litter of five puppies.
We adopted two adorable puppies from the shelter.