bloodhound

noun

blood·​hound ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd 

1

: any of a breed of large powerful hounds of European origin remarkable for acuteness of smell

2

: a person keen in pursuit

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Examples of bloodhound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The clip showed Greta the dachshund on one side of a metal fence, while her favorite canine, a bloodhound puppy, was on the other side. —Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025

These breeds include the bloodhound, basset hound, beagle, and Wixen's own breed, the Belgian Malinois. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025

These include basset hounds, bloodhounds, and Labrador retrievers, which are known for their tracking and detection talents. —Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

Bo is a 18-month-old bloodhound who works with the Gastonia Police Department in North Carolina. —Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 8 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bloodhound

noun

blood·​hound ˈbləd-ˌhau̇nd 

: any of a breed of large powerful hounds with a wrinkled face and a very good sense of smell