Great Dane

noun

: any of a breed of tall massive powerful smooth-coated dogs

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Watts stars as Iris, a woman who finds her comfortable New York life upended when her friend and mentor Walter (Murray) bequeaths her his Great Dane, Apollo. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025 While cats and dogs are known for being enemies, this couldn't be further from the truth, and a video highlighting the bond between a Bengal kitten and a Great Dane proves it. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 The boxer, Great Dane and rottweiler are among the breeds in the working group. Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025 Manning was unloading his gear with his mother around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 16 when his six-month old Great Dane puppy, Muffin, ran into the road at their Slidell, La., home. Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for Great Dane 

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Great Dane was in 1774

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“Great Dane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Great%20Dane. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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Great Dane

noun
: any of a breed of very tall powerful smooth-coated dogs

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