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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Burns Court Veterinary Care explains that because of their friendly manners, dogs like Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, and beagles are the breeds that get along best with cats. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025 With Baldoni’s legal beagles claiming the cringy Nicepool character from the blockbuster superhero team-up flick is a mockery of their client, Disney and Marvel have already been yanked into the ever expanding Lively-Baldoni matter. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 9 May 2025 These breeds include golden retrievers; Labrador retrievers; beagles; boxers; poodles; Cavalier King Charles spaniels; collies; and bulldogs. David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 After her death, Helen leaves him one last gift: a beagle puppy named Daisy. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for beagle

Word History

Etymology

Middle English begle

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Jul. 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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