Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-dog-days
noun
/ðə dɔɡ deɪz/
Definition
The dog days refer to the hot and sultry period of summer, typically associated with the rising of the Dog Star, Sirius.
Examples
- During the dog days of summer, we often stayed indoors to avoid the heat.
- People love to go swimming and have barbecues during the dog days.
- He felt lazy and tired, typical of the dog days.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to describe the oppressive heat and the lethargy that it can bring about, usually occurring in the Northern Hemisphere during July and August.
Synonyms
- summer heat
- dog days of summer
- sultry days
