basset hound

noun

bas·​set hound ˈba-sət- 

: any of an old breed of short-legged hunting dogs of French origin having very long ears and a short smooth coat

called also basset

Illustration of basset hound

Examples of basset hound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Purina, some of the most vocal dog breeds include the basset hound, beagle, chihuahua and foxhound, with goldens not making the list at all. —David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024

The family’s newest pet joins their basset hound Pearl, French bulldog Penny, Petey the poodle, and the most recent addition to the canine clique is Pebbles. —Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

Attendees included the pair's son Charlie, their two basset hounds and David's daughter Coco. —Sarah Title, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023

Animal: Bruno, 2-year-old, 63-pound, male basset hound mix. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2023

Word History

Etymology

French basset, from Middle French, from basset short, from bas low — more at base entry 3

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

basset hound

noun

bas·​set hound ˈbas-ət- 

: any of an old French breed of short-legged long-eared hunting dogs

called also basset