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

Second, having quickly been identified by internet bloodhounds, the actual offending Polish paving magnate issued a belligerent non-apology. —Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025

The boy’s disappearance sparked a frantic search involving local, state and federal agencies, volunteers, airboats and bloodhounds. —Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Wallace seems like too much of a bloodhound to not notice that her partner is a serial killer. —Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2025

The mascot is a bloodhound, known for its strong sense of smell and ability to follow scents. —Francesca Walton, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025

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