bloodhound

noun

blood·​hound ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd 

1

: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell

2

: a person keen in pursuit

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Examples of bloodhound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Officials said the Georgia Department of Corrections K-9 Unit bloodhound played a key role in helping authorities locate Berry, who was taken into custody by Tuesday evening. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Hailey Harris Stearns County Deputy Laura Berg and her bloodhound K-9, Storm, rushed to help. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Since its founding, the Jimmy Ryce Center has provided more than 700 bloodhounds to police departments across the country, said Mark Young, the organization’s co-director. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

Mason, a bloodhound puppy who is already the most popular cop in the building. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bloodhound

noun

blood·​hound ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd 

: any of a breed of large powerful hounds with a wrinkled face and a very good sense of smell