1. Word Games
  2. Word of the Day
  3. New Words & Slang
  4. Video
 

fox terrier

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. fox terrier (noun)
  2. smooth fox terrier (noun)
  3. wire fox terrier (noun)

fox terrier

noun

Definition of FOX TERRIER

: a small lively terrier of either of two breeds formerly used to dig out foxes: a : smooth fox terrier b : wire fox terrier
See fox terrier defined for English-language learners »
See fox terrier defined for kids »

Illustration of FOX TERRIER

First Known Use of FOX TERRIER

1823

Rhymes with FOX TERRIER

bull terrier, Welsh terrier

Learn More About FOX TERRIER

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: Foxtrot
Previous Word in the Dictionary: foxtail wedging
All Words Near: fox terrier

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up fox terrier? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More