greyhound

noun

grey·​hound ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd 

: 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

Illustration of greyhound

Examples of greyhound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The decision to turn her apartment into an immersive theme experience for an audience of one (and her Italian greyhound, Vito) was a natural, if outsize, expression of her fascination. —Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025

Photos of Olympus, a greyhound who lived at a rescue shelter for four years, waiting for his forever family to come forward. —Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025

In February, a Chihuahua-greyhound mix named Luna landed at Austin Animal Center in Austin, Texas, due to deportation. —Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

After finding out that Lee had won $114 at a greyhound track, Windom bought a .38-caliber revolver and ammunition. —Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English grehound, from Old English grīghund, from grīg- (akin to Old Norse grey bitch) + hund hound

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing greyhound

• Italian greyhound

Rhymes for greyhound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground

Kids Definition

greyhound

noun

grey·​hound ˈgrā-ˌhau̇nd 

: any of a breed of tall slender swift dogs with a smooth coat and narrow head