Saint Bernard

noun

Saint Ber·​nard -bər-ˈnärd How to pronounce Saint Bernard (audio)
variants or St. Bernard
: any of a Swiss alpine breed of tall powerful working dogs used especially formerly in aiding lost travelers

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Bondi adopted Tank, a Saint Bernard, in October 2005, renaming him Noah. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 That includes Rothmans in New York, Saint Bernard in Texas and The Optimist in California. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024 There will be shuttles to the area from Saint Bernard High School in Uncasville and, for Mohegan Sun Resort Casino guests, from the complex’s Sky Hotel lobby. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2024 Repeat winner in Saint Bernard fishing derby A June 15 fishing derby at Saint Bernard’s Parish, 13030 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen, netted a second consecutive title for catching the largest fish for participant Summer Fiel, who caught a 9-inch bass. Paul Eisenberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Saint Bernard 

Word History

Etymology

the hospice of Grand St. Bernard, where such dogs were first bred

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Saint Bernard was in 1839

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“Saint Bernard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint%20Bernard. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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Saint Bernard

noun
Saint Ber·​nard ˌsānt-bər-ˈnärd How to pronounce Saint Bernard (audio)
: any of a breed of large powerful dogs developed in the Swiss Alps and formerly used in aiding lost travelers

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