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Definition of doberman

doberman

/ˈdoʊ.bər.mən/
(UK: dobermann)
do · ber · man
Plural:dobermans
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doberman Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A medium-large, muscular breed of domestic dog characterized by a sleek coat, athletic build, and high intelligence, originally bred in Germany for guarding and personal protection.

Example

"The search and rescue team successfully tracked the missing hiker with the help of a well-trained Doberman."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Because it is named after a specific person, the word is usually capitalized as 'Doberman' in formal writing, and is frequently referred to by its full breed name, Doberman Pinscher, especially in North America.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a 19th-century German tax collector and dog catcher who first developed the breed for personal protection during his rounds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Doberman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/doberman
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