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Definition of dogcatcher

dogcatcher

/ˈdɔːɡˌkætʃ.ər/
dog · catch · er
Plural:dogcatchers
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dogcatcher Lexical Profile

dogcatcher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A municipal official employed to capture and impound stray or unlicensed dogs and other domestic animals.

Example

"When the stray terrier wandered into the schoolyard, the principal called the local dogcatcher to safely scan it for a microchip."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary municipal administration, the term is largely considered outdated or informal, having been replaced by 'animal control officer.' It is also frequently used figuratively in American political idioms (e.g., 'couldn't get elected dogcatcher') to represent the lowest or least prestigious public office.

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dogcatcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dogcatcher
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