Great Dane

noun

: any of a breed of tall massive powerful smooth-coated dogs

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Screenshots from a September 4 TikTok video of a Great Dane waiting at the neighbor's door to play with his doggy friend. Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 My Penguin Friend, Penguin Lessons, The Starling and Penguin Bloom are recent examples, the latter starring Naomi Watts who was also on hand in Telluride last year with another similar story, this time with a Great Dane in the sublime The Friend. Pete Hammond, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025 But, new research reveals that — despite their vast difference in size — these marine mammals often enjoy playful interactions, much like a Great Dane romping with a Chihuahua. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025 Deebo weighs 115 pounds and is a mix of American pit bull, St. Bernard, Great Dane and mastiff, Pitlanish said. Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Great Dane

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Great Dane was in 1774

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“Great Dane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Great%20Dane. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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Great Dane

noun
: any of a breed of very tall powerful smooth-coated dogs

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