Thesaurus results for COURSER

courser

noun

Definition of courser

as in hunter

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as in mount

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Recent Examples of courser India is the only country with more than one bird on the list, with the Himalayan quail, last sighted in 1877, and the Jerdon's courser, which was witnessed much more recently in 2009. — Jeevan Ravindran, CNN, 19 Dec. 2021 This West African sighthound makes a fiercely protective companion and guardian, and an extremely intelligent lure courser. — The Editors, Outside Online, 23 Oct. 2012

Recent Examples of Synonyms for courser

Noun

Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Last year, Russian lawmaker Sergey Mironov suggested Svalbard should be renamed the Pomor Islands, in reference to a group of Russian hunters and trappers present on the archipelago centuries ago.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of hunter

Noun

Cavalry officers from around the world, including the United States and United Kingdom, argued strongly against trading their lovely mounts for new tanks.

— Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
But in the middle of the dash, there’s a standard cellphone mount and an optional tablet mount.

— Eric Brandt, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of mount

Noun

The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 24 June 2026
How do sheepdogs successfully steer small groups of erratic sheep?

— Rohini Subrahmanyam, Scientific American, 11 June 2026

Definition of sheepdog

Noun

In the East Village, the stylish Hunan Slurp is known for spicy stir fries and less common proteins, including frog, pig trotter, and century egg.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The race welcomed para-athletes, and trotters with strollers were also invited to take part.

— Dylan Olsen, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2025

Definition of trotter

Noun

One snap shows the shaggy, multicolored pup with his tongue out as his new owner smiles and wraps their arms around him.

— Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
For families weighing whether to book a mobile dog wash & grooming appointment or drop their pup at a salon, the stakes are real.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Definition of pup

Noun

The farm is also holding a Fairy Festival on July 18 and 19 featuring scavenger hunts, fairy stories and other activities in addition to the usual hayrides, petting farm and pony rides.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
The latest flats feel like they’re designed for the new Chanel girl, with contrasting animal-print pony hair bringing a modern, cool touch to the iconic cap-toe style.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 July 2026