cocker spaniel

noun

cock·​er spaniel ˈkä-kər- 

1

: english cocker spaniel

2

: any of a breed of spaniels developed in the U.S. from the English cocker spaniel that are smaller in size and have a shorter muzzle and longer thicker coat

Examples of cocker spaniel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Charlotte, a cocker spaniel, deserves a special shoutout for scoring a touchdown and a field goal simultaneously — a historic first for the 21-year tradition — for Team Fluff. —Emma Bowman, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025

Breeds in the hunting group include the Labrador retriever, German shorthaired pointer, cocker spaniel and golden retriever. —Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025

However, beagles found the hidden food quicker than border collies, basset/bloodhounds, golden retrievers, Labradors, and cocker spaniels. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2025

Marlo the cockapoo, a crossbreed of a miniature poodle and cocker spaniel, joined Andrew Hall's family just weeks ago. —Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

cocking woodcock hunting

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cocker spaniel

noun

cock·​er spaniel ˌkäk-ər- 

: any of a breed of small spaniels with long drooping ears and long silky coat