Chihuahua

noun

Chi·​hua·​hua chə-ˈwä-(ˌ)wä How to pronounce Chihuahua (audio)
shə-,
-wə
: any of a breed of very small roundheaded dogs that occur in short-coated and long-coated varieties

Examples of Chihuahua in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The second-place Sockers had a six-match winning streak snapped with a 12-2 loss at first-place Chihuahua last week. Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025 Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in the Central Valley, Santillan grew up listening to 92.9 K-Fresno, which played classic rock such as The Doors, Jefferson Airplane and The Beatles. Amy Contreras, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025 Best Actress nominee Demi Moore also had her award-season staple dog, micro Chihuahua Pilaf, with her in the audience. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2025 The 13-track album was produced at home in Chihuahua, alongside his twin brother, Bryan Kaarl. Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Chihuahua

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Chihuahua, Mexico

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Chihuahua was in 1858

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Chihuahua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chihuahua. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

Chihuahua

noun
Chi·​hua·​hua chə-ˈwä-(ˌ)wä How to pronounce Chihuahua (audio)
shə-,
-wə
: any of a breed of very small large-eared dogs that originated in Mexico
Etymology

named for Chihuahua, a state in Mexico

Geographical Definition

Chihuahua

geographical name

Chi·​hua·​hua chē-ˈwä-(ˌ)wä How to pronounce Chihuahua (audio)
chə-,
-wə
1
state of northern Mexico bordering on the U.S. (Texas and New Mexico) area 95,400 square miles (247,086 square kilometers), population 3,406,465
2
city, and capital of the Mexican state of Chihuahua metropolitan area population 819,543

More from Merriam-Webster on Chihuahua

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!