bull terrier

noun

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

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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 Rufus Rufus the bull terrier won his Best in Show title amid a snowstorm that pummeled New York City during the 2006 Westminster Dog Show. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 May 2023 Another first-time visitor at the walk was Jessica Stevenson of Escondido, who brought her all-white, 9-month-old miniature bull terrier named Harry. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 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 15 Nov. 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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