Sussex spaniel

noun

Sus·​sex spaniel ˈsə-siks- 

-ˌseks-

: any of a breed of short-legged short-necked long-bodied spaniels of English origin with a flat or slightly wavy golden liver-colored coat

Examples of Sussex spaniel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The golden retriever and Labrador retrievers, popular pets who have never won Best in Show, were fan favorites, as were a Sussex spaniel named Goober and one of the Best in Show competitors, an Old English sheepdog named Graham. — Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sussex, England

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Sussex spaniel

• granule