dog bark

Loud pet sound

The sharp, loud vocalization a dog makes, distinct from howling, whining, or growling.

Dog bark can refer to the sound itself or to the act of making it: The dog bark startled the mail carrier.

The phrase emphasizes the source when distinguishing from other barks—tree bark, a human's sharp tone, or a seal's call.

Related
  • woofVocalization from canines
  • yapBark shrilly or jabber
  • canineOf or like dogs
  • houndHunting dog breed
  • puppyJuvenile canine

ruff · noise · loud · warning · alert · mailman · stranger · territory · fence · neighbor · annoying · middle of the night · night · quiet down · tree · squirrel · scratch · excited

Categories
Opposites
canine vocalization type

dog barkwhimper

Quiet, plaintive cry

whine · growl · howl · yelp · snarl

volume/audibility

dog barksilence

Total lack of sound

quiet · stillness · hush · muteness · soundlessness

animal sound type

dog barkmeow

Feline vocalization

purr · birdsong · hiss · chirp · bird song

Family

dog, bark, dogs, dogged, doggedly, barks, barked, barking, barker

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G