cocker spaniel

noun

cock·​er spaniel ˈkä-kər- 

1

: english cocker spaniel

2

: any of a breed of spaniels developed in the U.S. from the English cocker spaniel that are smaller in size and have a shorter muzzle and longer thicker coat

Examples of cocker spaniel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Cochran, the mattress is the ultimate sleep surface for his 6'3'' stature, his boyfriend, and their rescue cocker spaniel. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026

My beloved 19-year-old cocker spaniel Sammy died five years ago on March 4. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026

Minnie had previously been paired with a cocker spaniel, but that canine was quietly sidelined in favor of Figaro. —Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026

Since her adoption, Winnie shares her home with two dog siblings, a basset hound named Willy and a cocker spaniel named Stewie. —Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

cocking woodcock hunting

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for cocker spaniel

• granule

Kids Definition

cocker spaniel

noun

cock·​er spaniel ˌkäk-ər- 

: any of a breed of small spaniels with long drooping ears and long silky coat