bull terrier

noun

: any of a breed of short-haired terriers developed in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers

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The arrival of a new dog seemed opportune — Dallas recently lost his friend Diesel, another rescue bull terrier. Rachel Raposas, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 The bull terrier that stole hearts after it was tied to a fence and abandoned before Hurricane Milton ravaged Florida is now recovering in foster care. Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2024 Frankie, a colored bull terrier, represented the terriers Tuesday night. Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 The Córdoba Named for the Argentinian province from where it was first bred, the Córdoba is a cross between a mastiff, bull terrier and English bulldog —among others. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 5 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for bull terrier 

Word History

Etymology

bulldog + terrier

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bull terrier was in 1831

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“Bull terrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bull%20terrier. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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bull terrier

noun
: any of a breed of short-haired terriers developed in England by crossing the bulldog with terriers

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