# man's best friend

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An affectionate term for a dog, or dogs in general.

## Etymology
Refers to the millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty, friendship, and companionship of dogs with humans.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/man-s-best-friend