retriever

[ri-tree-ver]

noun

1. a person or thing that retrieves.

2. one of any of several breeds of dogs having a coarse, thick, oily coat, trained to retrieve game.

3. any dog trained to retrieve game.

retriever

/ rɪˈtriːvə /

noun

1. one of a breed of large gun dogs that can be trained to retrieve game See golden retriever Labrador retriever Chesapeake Bay retriever curly-coated retriever flat-coated retriever

2. any dog used to retrieve shot game

3. a person or thing that retrieves

Word History and Origins

Origin of retriever¹

First recorded in 1480–90; retrieve + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It was reported that she once threw her handbag at a director who failed to get a close up of Goldie, the programme's golden retriever.

From BBC

Taylor Brumm’s golden retriever, Ginger, had turned a year old just days before she suddenly died Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

If Labrador retrievers could speak, that question would likely comprise at least 40% of their thoughts.

From Los Angeles Times

After stopping at the amenities table for fresh water, towels and doggie sunscreen, Dug tussled with another golden retriever, Bubbles, who was wearing a Goyard collar from Paris.

From Los Angeles Times

This left the retrievers fighting over limited resources, the court was told.

From BBC

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