Meaning of the word watchdog in English

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

watchdog

US /ˈwɑːtʃ.dɑːɡ/

UK /ˈwɑːtʃ.dɑːɡ/

a dog kept to guard property

Example:

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The farmer relied on his loyal watchdog to protect the livestock.

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We need a good watchdog for our property.

Synonym:

guard dog alert dog

a person or group that monitors the activities of an organization or person to ensure that they are not doing anything illegal or wrong

Example:

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The consumer watchdog group exposed the company's deceptive advertising practices.

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An independent watchdog was appointed to investigate the allegations.

Synonym:

monitor regulator oversight body custodian

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