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Definition of goldendoodle

goldendoodle

/ˈɡoʊl.dənˌduː.dəl/
gol · den · doo · dle
Plural:goldendoodles
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goldendoodle Lexical Profile

goldendoodle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A popular designer dog breed produced by crossing a golden retriever with a poodle, valued for its friendly temperament and wavy or curly low-shedding coat.

Example

"Our neighbors recently adopted an energetic goldendoodle puppy from a local breeder."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1990s as a blend of "Golden" (from Golden Retriever) and "doodle" (altered from "poodle," modeled on "Labradoodle").

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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