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August 26, 2016 Word of the Day

dog days /ˈdɑːg ˈdeɪz / noun
dog days
/ˈdɑːg ˈdeɪz /
noun
Boys eating ice cream during the dog days of summer
Boys eating ice cream during the dog days of summer
Definition of DOG DAYS

[plural]

: the hottest time of the year

  • The kids used to go swimming every afternoon during the dog days of summer.

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