Great Dane

noun

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

Examples of Great Dane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In a recent joint interview with Rolling Stone, the two shared the unique logistics and experiences of filming with a giant, Midwestern Great Dane in the heart of New York City — and revealed Bing’s special movie-star secret. —Jake Kring-Schreifels, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025

Image ‘The Friend’ When her friend and mentor, Walter (Bill Murray), dies, Iris (Naomi Watts) inherits Apollo, his Great Dane. —The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025

The noble profile of a solemn, aging Great Dane named Apollo dominates Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s The Friend, a movie nominally about the difficulties of caring for a pet in New York City. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2025

The clip wondered who was going to tell him that Luka, a Great Dane, would have a growth spurt and could weigh up to 200 pounds? —Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Great Dane

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Kids Definition

Great Dane

noun

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