Saint Bernard

noun

1. St. Bernard ( def 3 ).

Saint Bernard

noun

1. a large breed of dog with a dense red-and-white coat, formerly used as a rescue dog in mountainous areas

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saint Bernard¹

C19: so called because they were kept by the monks of the hospice at the Great Saint Bernard Pass

Example Sentences

“There were times when I was expecting a Saint Bernard, but you gave me a Chihuahua,” Nave said about the weather forecasters.

From Seattle Times

Only two dogs lived in my neighborhood: Mitzy, who always rode shotgun in Mrs. Hathaway’s purse, and a Saint Bernard who was sweet but grossed me out with his constant globs of slobber.

From Literature

“No one really likes to have a master except a Saint Bernard,” Hirsh says.

From Washington Post

Il Templare is a reference to Knights Templar who lived on the property in the 12th century, advised by Saint Bernard to drink wine to ward of various chills and ills.

From Washington Post

A DNA test would identify him as a mix of golden retriever and Saint Bernard.

From Los Angeles Times