Boston terrier

noun

: any of a breed of small smooth-coated terriers originating as a cross of the bulldog and bull terrier and being brindled or black with white markings

called also Boston bull

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French bulldogs, Boston terriers, cavalier King Charles spaniels and other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds have become incredibly popular due to their unique appearance. Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024 An October 16 Facebook video shared by user Lillian Lew shows a Boston terrier arriving at a doggy day care in New Mexico. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2024 Dogs with exaggerated physical traits, such as floppy ears and the short, squashed muzzles of pugs and Boston terriers, fared worst at expressing themselves with their faces alone, according to a study in Scientific Reports. Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 19 July 2024 The couple knew Doug was ready too, after watching the pug quickly befriend a dog the family was pet-sitting, Birdie the Boston terrier. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Boston terrier 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Boston terrier was in 1892

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“Boston terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boston%20terrier. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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Boston terrier

noun
: any of a U.S. breed of small short-haired dogs having erect ears and a broad flat face

called also Boston bull

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