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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Envigo in 2022 forfeited about 4,000 beagles, some of which were adopted by celebrities including Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 Transport 20 beagles safely across the country — a challenge that called for the perfect vehicle. Keith Laing, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Bloom also unwraps a gift box, revealing a Louis Vuitton beagle purse, which is listed at a whopping $5,800 on the luxury retailer's website. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 Snoopy is Charlie Brown’s pet beagle. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beagle

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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 23 Feb. 2026.

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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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