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greyhound
noun
grey·hound ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd 
: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing
also : any of several related dogs compare Italian greyhound
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The greyhound developed symptoms 12 days after the owners did, according to the report. 
Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022 In 2006, Allison Henry, 47, discovered her local dog park in Pasadena and began to go every afternoon at the same time with her greyhound, Reba. Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Once upon a time, jai alai was just as popular in the United States as horse racing and greyhound racing, where the average fan could walk into a casino, place a bet on a match and watch in real-time. Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 My fondness and fascination with the greyhound breed started with Boom! cleveland, 26 May 2022 The Maverick, by contrast, is like a big goofy dog trying to keep up with a greyhound, bounding and leaning and generally feeling distinctly unhappy at being hustled. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 27 May 2022 The average lifespan for a greyhound is 10-12 years. Arkansas Online, 23 May 2022 Bolles stopped covering the Funks and greyhound racing and was assigned to the state Legislature. Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2022 In others like Iowa, state officials allowed casinos to end subsidies that had kept greyhound racing alive as interest declined. Scott Mcfetridge, ajc, 2 May 2022 See More
Tribune News Service, oregonlive, 18 Aug. 2022 In 2006, Allison Henry, 47, discovered her local dog park in Pasadena and began to go every afternoon at the same time with her greyhound, Reba. Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2022 Once upon a time, jai alai was just as popular in the United States as horse racing and greyhound racing, where the average fan could walk into a casino, place a bet on a match and watch in real-time. Fox News, 9 Aug. 2022 My fondness and fascination with the greyhound breed started with Boom! cleveland, 26 May 2022 The Maverick, by contrast, is like a big goofy dog trying to keep up with a greyhound, bounding and leaning and generally feeling distinctly unhappy at being hustled. Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 27 May 2022 The average lifespan for a greyhound is 10-12 years. Arkansas Online, 23 May 2022 Bolles stopped covering the Funks and greyhound racing and was assigned to the state Legislature. Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 1 June 2022 In others like Iowa, state officials allowed casinos to end subsidies that had kept greyhound racing alive as interest declined. Scott Mcfetridge, ajc, 2 May 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Middle English grehound, from Old English grīghund, from grīg- (akin to Old Norse grey bitch) + hund hound
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing greyhound
Kids Definition
greyhound
noun
grey·hound ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd
: a tall swift dog with a smooth coat and good eyesight
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