WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈlap ˌdog, n. [countable]
  1. Dog and Cat Breedsa small pet dog that can be held in the lap.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
lap dog′, 
  1. a small pet dog that can easily be held in the lap.
  • 1635–45

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