greyhound

grey·hound | \ ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd

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Definition of greyhound

: any of a breed of tall slender graceful smooth-coated dogs characterized by swiftness and keen sight and used for coursing game and racing also : any of several related dogs — compare Italian greyhound

Examples of greyhound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Local families like the Bartleys have raised greyhounds for generations. — April Simpson, chicagotribune.com, "Once one of America’s favorite pastimes, greyhound racing eats dust," 1 Nov. 2019 The owner of Hemopet said her Garden Grove facility has more than 200 greyhounds that were former racing dogs in other states. — Los Angeles Times, "Newsom blocks overhaul of California’s dog blood donor rules, saying it doesn’t go far enough," 13 Oct. 2019 Among them: Cover them up: Dogs with thicker coats have higher tolerance to cold weather, but short-haired breeds such as chihuahuas, beagles and greyhounds don’t have much natural shield from the elements. — Jorge L. Ortiz, USA TODAY, "'They're like children': How to keep pets safe amid record-breaking cold weather," 12 Nov. 2019 Three of the 13 tracks that year made a profit from wagering on greyhounds. — April Simpson, chicagotribune.com, "Once one of America’s favorite pastimes, greyhound racing eats dust," 1 Nov. 2019 Likewise, a woman in Plympton, Massachusetts, is obscured by her whippets and greyhounds. — Brian Dillon, The New Yorker, "The Mysterious Relationship Between Pets and Their Owners," 27 Oct. 2019 In the heyday of the Chip Kelly years, Oregon was sleek and fast, a team of greyhounds. — oregonlive, "Goe: Oregon Ducks use the Mario Cristobal formula to bludgeon Colorado, 45-3," 12 Oct. 2019 At the time the amendment passed, there were 11 greyhound tracks around the state. — Richard Tribou, orlandosentinel.com, "Daytona Beach kennel club to stop live greyhound racing: report," 27 Aug. 2019 Yes, the greyhounds stopped racing there a decade ago. — Jon Chesto, BostonGlobe.com, "Old Wonderland greyhound track spurs new bets: on real estate," 7 Aug. 2019

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“Greyhound.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greyhound. Accessed 16 December 2019.

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