downward dog

A form of downward-facing dog — A pose whereby the hands and feet are placed on the floor and the hips raised, creating an inverted V-shape.

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Meanings

noundownward dog (countable and uncountable, plural downward dogs)

plural downward dogs

  1. abbreviationcountableellipsisuncountableyogaEllipsis of downward-facing dog.

    I admit I felt a flicker of interest, if only as an excuse to avoid ever having to attempt Downward Dog again.

    2003 April 17, Michelle Slatalia, The New York Times

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
downward-facing dog
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APA

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MLA

“downward dog.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downward%20dog. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “downward dog,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/downward%20dog.

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