Boston terrier

noun

: any of a breed of small smooth-coated terriers originating as a cross of the bulldog and bull terrier and being brindled or black with white markings

called also Boston bull

Examples of Boston terrier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Have long or thick fur. Are a breed with breathing issues, including bulldogs, pugs, boxers, Boston terriers or Persian cats. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025

These include German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, Chihuahuas, French bulldogs, cocker spaniels, pugs, and Boston terriers. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025

French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance. —Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024

An October 16 Facebook video shared by user Lillian Lew shows a Boston terrier arriving at a doggy day care in New Mexico. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Boston terrier

• farrier
• ferrier
• harrier
• merrier
• perrier

Kids Definition

Boston terrier

noun

: any of a U.S. breed of small short-haired dogs having erect ears and a broad flat face

called also Boston bull