dog year
The concept of "dog years" is often used to compare a dog's age to a human's age, reflecting the difference in life expectancy and aging processes.
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Definition
B2Canine Aging
(informal)A unit of time used to compare the age of dogs to that of humans, often calculated as one dog year being equivalent to seven human years.
Example
- In dog years, my 3-year-old Labrador is about 21 years old.
- Veterinarians often use the concept of dog years to explain a dog's aging process to pet owners.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)A term used to describe a period that feels much longer than it actually is, often due to stress or intensity.
Example
- That one week of final exams felt like a dog year.
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