pit bull
noun
1
or pit bull terrier
: a muscular, short-haired, stocky dog (such as an American pit bull terrier or American Staffordshire terrier) of any of several breeds or a hybrid with one or more of these breeds that was originally developed for fighting and is noted for strength, stamina, and tenacity
2
: an aggressive and tenacious person
Examples of pit bull in a Sentence
a pit bull who won't let anyone stand in her way to the top of the corporate ladder
Recent Examples on the Web
The dogs were pit bulls or pit bull mixes, according to a news release from Delaware County officials.
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
Kaley Cuoco has fallen in love again — with a pit bull terrier!
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
Duke, a 16-year-old pit bull and mastiff mix, died after receiving burns on roughly 70% of his body.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
Owners deny harming pit bull pup An officer who went to the home about 9:20 a.m. wrote in the report that a woman there refused to open the door, but indicated a puppy lived at the address when the officer asked if any dogs lived there.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
Frederick, an American pit bull terrier and boxer mix from the Animal Pad, also lives in New York now after meeting his adopter on a flight to the competition there.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
The dog that attacked the boy was described as a Dalmatian pit bull mix, CBS affiliate WFSB-TV reported.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
Thankfully, her clever pit bull mix was just looking for help in a familiar place.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
Kenneth Phillips, one of the nation’s most prominent lawyers specializing in dog bite litigation, pinned much of the blame on pit bulls, which have become one of the most popular breeds in America.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024
Kaley Cuoco has fallen in love again — with a pit bull terrier!
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
Duke, a 16-year-old pit bull and mastiff mix, died after receiving burns on roughly 70% of his body.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Mar. 2024
Owners deny harming pit bull pup An officer who went to the home about 9:20 a.m. wrote in the report that a woman there refused to open the door, but indicated a puppy lived at the address when the officer asked if any dogs lived there.
—Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 8 Mar. 2024
Frederick, an American pit bull terrier and boxer mix from the Animal Pad, also lives in New York now after meeting his adopter on a flight to the competition there.
—Emily Alvarenga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2024
The dog that attacked the boy was described as a Dalmatian pit bull mix, CBS affiliate WFSB-TV reported.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2024
Thankfully, her clever pit bull mix was just looking for help in a familiar place.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
Kenneth Phillips, one of the nation’s most prominent lawyers specializing in dog bite litigation, pinned much of the blame on pit bulls, which have become one of the most popular breeds in America.
—Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Pit bull.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20bull. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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