Lakeland terrier

noun

Lake·land terrier ˈlāk-lənd-

-ˌland-

: any of an English breed of rather small harsh-coated terriers

Examples of Lakeland terrier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy. —

CBS News, 23 June 2022 Rounding the finalists’ ring with a poised and powerful stride, Trumpet beat a French bulldog, a German shepherd, a Maltese, an English setter, a Samoyed and a Lakeland terrier to take the trophy. —

Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Lakeland, England

First Known Use

1928, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of Lakeland terrier was in 1928

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“Lakeland terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lakeland%20terrier. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.

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