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

Illustration of greyhound

Examples of greyhound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While others, such as greyhounds, engage in highly competitive sport, wiener dog racing is meant to be a jovial activity strictly for entertainment. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 Sep. 2025

The decision to turn her apartment into an immersive theme experience for an audience of one (and her Italian greyhound, Vito) was a natural, if outsize, expression of her fascination. —Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025

Photos of Olympus, a greyhound who lived at a rescue shelter for four years, waiting for his forever family to come forward. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025

In February, a Chihuahua-greyhound mix named Luna landed at Austin Animal Center in Austin, Texas, due to deportation. —Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

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

• Italian greyhound

Rhymes for greyhound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

greyhound

noun

grey·​hound ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd 

: any of a breed of tall slender swift dogs with a smooth coat and narrow head