beagle

noun

bea·​gle ˈbē-gəl How to pronounce beagle (audio)
: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds

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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 The snap showed Meghan from behind seated in a chair as her rescue beagle perched herself on two legs to get closer. Stephanie Petit, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Meghan's beagle, Mamma Mia, closed out her Instagram Stories in another close-up video. Charna Flam, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Now, everyone’s favorite beagle is getting the high-fashion treatment in Paris, where a new exhibition charts his emergence as a style icon, embraced by designers from streetwear brands to couture houses. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beagle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English begle

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of beagle was in the 15th century

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“Beagle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beagle. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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beagle

noun
bea·​gle ˈbē-gəl How to pronounce beagle (audio)
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats

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