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

Lightning, in other words, was built like a greyhound, not a house cleaner. — Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 22 Apr. 2026

Animal rights advocates are pushing to ban betting on out-of-state greyhound races in Rhode Island. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 20 Mar. 2026

The brand’s signature greyhound logo was first introduced in 1973. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 May 2026

No less important is the fact that a cheetah supports 70 percent of its body weight on its hindlimbs when running at 18 m/s, and a greyhound just 62 percent of its body weight. — Literary Hub, 22 June 2026

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