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

These beagles from the Wisconsin facility were relocated to Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Florida. — Adam Yamaguchi, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

In May, Center for a Humane Economy and a partner organization helped secure the release of approximately 2,000 beagles from a laboratory-animal supplier. — Wayne Pacelle, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Meghan personally called animal rights attorney Shannon Keith, who runs the Beagle Freedom Project, after hearing about 4,000 beagles being rescued from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Envigo breeding and research plant in Virginia. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

These scientists have made a breakthrough thanks to twin beagles – Bailey and Alfie. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 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