beagle

noun

bea·​gle ˈbē-gəl 

: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds

Illustration of beagle

Examples of beagle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Certain dog breeds are more prone to barking, including chihuahuas, terriers and beagles. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Markle also shared a photo of herself sunbathing alongside the family’s senior rescue beagle Mamma Mia. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 July 2026

Cohen, 58, then reflected on the impact the beagle-foxhound mix had on his life. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Out walking his beagle-dachshund in his Northeast Washington neighborhood last summer, Sam Talley, 15, first heard the distinct call, which sounds a bit like a two-note whistle. — Dana Hedgpeth, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English begle

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for beagle

• eagle
• legal
• regal
• riegel
• spiegel
• extralegal
• paralegal
• illegal
• viceregal
• medicolegal

Kids Definition

beagle

noun

bea·​gle ˈbē-gəl 

: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats