Great Dane

noun

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

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Another Great Dane, also named Zeus, briefly held the title for world’s tallest living male dog in 2022, measuring 3 feet and 5 inches tall. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 May 2025 The story centers on a woman (Watts) who gains custody of her late mentor’s Great Dane. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 5 May 2025 Reginald, who goes by Reggie, is a 7-year-old Great Dane from Idaho. Melina Khan, USA Today, 1 May 2025 Officers then set a humane trap to catch the third Great Dane the next day and took him to the Humane Colorado buddy center to reunite with his friends. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Great Dane

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 15 May. 2025.

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Great Dane

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

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