bull·dog
ˈbu̇l-ˌdȯg 
also ˈbəl-
1
: any of a breed of compact muscular short-haired dogs having widely separated forelegs and an undershot lower jaw that were developed in England to fight bulls
2
: a handgun with a thick usually short barrel
3
: a proctor's attendant at an English university
: suggestive of a bulldog
bulldog tenacity
bulldogged; bulldogging; bulldogs
: to throw (a steer) by seizing the horns and twisting the neck
bulldogger
noun
bulldogging
noun
Examples of bulldog in a Sentence
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Waddling in with lime-green booties on his front paws, Harrison, a beloved seven-year-old French bulldog, is a familiar sight at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
Authorities were able to locate the French bulldog by Monday evening, however, the person responsible for the theft of Recardito and Elkin’s car has not been apprehended.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
While rescue dogs of any make or model are a personal favorite, there is a lot to love about French bulldogs.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Once again, the French bulldog has claimed the title of America's favorite dog breed, the American Kennel Club is reporting.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Winston, a French bulldog, competes in the non-sporting group competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, in New York.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Harrison doesn’t have an overall diagnosis beyond being a French bulldog — an increasingly popular breed prone to health problems.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
With childlike innocence and almost touching simplicity, Randy (Ethan Suplee) follows Earl (Jason Lee) on his quest for karmic redemption like a loyal bulldog.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
This has been a hard month for New York City’s French-bulldog community.
—Curbed, 20 July 2022
Give your bulldog puppy a reason to love mealtime with this puppy food blend from Black Gold.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
Audi's design language works well when draped over the shared 108.7-inch wheelbase and 62.3-inch front and 61.5-inch rear track widths, resulting in chunky bulldog styling that looks fetching in SUV form.
—Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 22 Dec. 2022
This supplement will help ensure your bulldog wards off future digestive issues by preparing the system to be healthier with natural ingredients for a natural boost.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
His parents were in attendance, along with his bulldog Swoosh, who could be heard panting throughout the press conference as Murray thanked all the family, friends, teammates and coaches who helped him along the way.
—Dallas News, 22 July 2022
The story starts as far back as early October, when Hale began receiving reports of a stray bulldog mix in a neighborhood of Bay Minette.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 23 Nov. 2022
The result is more interior room and a hint of bulldog stance.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 15 Nov. 2022
David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
But Oregon State will most likely turn to bulldog right-hander Ben Ferrer (2-1, 2 saves, 4.39 ERA), who moved into the rotation the final week of the regular season.
—Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 3 June 2023
Wade Sumpter was the last repeat bulldogging champ in 2012.
—Jason McDaniel, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018
Noun
More:French bulldog is Detroit's most popular dog breed in 2023
Moving forward, Sweet Paws plans to be at dog parks, festivals, breweries and downtowns across Michigan, providing dog owners a dessert option to purchase for their pets.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 4 Apr. 2024
Waddling in with lime-green booties on his front paws, Harrison, a beloved seven-year-old French bulldog, is a familiar sight at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
Authorities were able to locate the French bulldog by Monday evening, however, the person responsible for the theft of Recardito and Elkin’s car has not been apprehended.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
While rescue dogs of any make or model are a personal favorite, there is a lot to love about French bulldogs.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2024
Once again, the French bulldog has claimed the title of America's favorite dog breed, the American Kennel Club is reporting.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2024
Winston, a French bulldog, competes in the non-sporting group competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, in New York.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024
Harrison doesn’t have an overall diagnosis beyond being a French bulldog — an increasingly popular breed prone to health problems.
—Thalia Beaty, Quartz, 17 Mar. 2024
With childlike innocence and almost touching simplicity, Randy (Ethan Suplee) follows Earl (Jason Lee) on his quest for karmic redemption like a loyal bulldog.
—Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024
Adjective
This includes Julius, a Dalmatian with hearing loss; Mykonos, an American Staffordshire terrier/bulldog with a cleft palate; and Marmalade, a border collie/Australian cattle dog with sight and hearing impairments.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
This has been a hard month for New York City’s French-bulldog community.
—Curbed, 20 July 2022
Give your bulldog puppy a reason to love mealtime with this puppy food blend from Black Gold.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2022
Audi's design language works well when draped over the shared 108.7-inch wheelbase and 62.3-inch front and 61.5-inch rear track widths, resulting in chunky bulldog styling that looks fetching in SUV form.
—Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 22 Dec. 2022
This supplement will help ensure your bulldog wards off future digestive issues by preparing the system to be healthier with natural ingredients for a natural boost.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2022
His parents were in attendance, along with his bulldog Swoosh, who could be heard panting throughout the press conference as Murray thanked all the family, friends, teammates and coaches who helped him along the way.
—Dallas News, 22 July 2022
The story starts as far back as early October, when Hale began receiving reports of a stray bulldog mix in a neighborhood of Bay Minette.
—William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 23 Nov. 2022
The result is more interior room and a hint of bulldog stance.
—Elana Scherr, Car and Driver, 15 Nov. 2022
Verb
There are no spectacular leaps, only a bit of bulldogging back to the shore or boat.
—David A. Rose, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2024
But Oregon State will most likely turn to bulldog right-hander Ben Ferrer (2-1, 2 saves, 4.39 ERA), who moved into the rotation the final week of the regular season.
—Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 3 June 2023
Wade Sumpter was the last repeat bulldogging champ in 2012.
—Jason McDaniel, Houston Chronicle, 10 Mar. 2018
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bulldog
1 of 3 noun
bull·dog
ˈbu̇l-ˌdȯg
: any of a breed of stocky short-haired dogs with a broad square head and forelegs set widely apart that was developed in England to fight bulls
bulldog
2 of 3 adjective
: suggestive of a bulldog
bulldog courage
bulldog
3 of 3 verb
: to throw a steer by seizing the horns and twisting the neck
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