greyhound

or gray·hound

[ grey-hound ]

noun

1. one of a breed of tall, slender, short-haired dogs, noted for its keen sight and swiftness.
2. a swift ship, especially a fast ocean liner.

greyhound

/ ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. a tall slender fast-moving dog of an ancient breed originally used for coursing

Word History and Origins

Origin of greyhound¹

before 1000; Middle English greihund, grehund, grihund, Old English grīghund < Old Norse greyhundr; compare Old Norse grey bitch; hound ¹

Example Sentences

Specific dog breeds at increased risk include chow chows, bulldogs, French bulldogs, dogue de Bordeaux, greyhounds, boxers, English springer spaniels, Cavalier King Charles spaniels, pugs, golden retrievers and Staffordshire bull terriers.

From Los Angeles Times

Australia has been touted as the world’s largest commercial greyhound racing industry - with roughly 60 tracks in operation.

From BBC

"That drive for stardom is like the greyhounds chasing the mechanical rabbit. By the time he catches him, he's too tired to run any more, and you've got to shoot him."

From BBC

As greyhounds tear round this 100-year-old track, cash is changing hands rapidly with punters eager to place their bets.

From BBC

A man has been convicted of a new protesting offence following a demonstration at a greyhound race track.

From BBC