springer

[ spring-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that springs.
2. Architecture. the first voussoir above the impost of an arch.

springer

/ ˈsprɪŋə /

noun

1. short for springer spaniel
2. Also calledspringing cow a cow about to give birth
3. a person or thing that springs
4. architect
   1. the first and lowest stone of an arch
   2. the impost of an arch

Word History and Origins

Origin of springer¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; spring, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Keepers realised within minutes the springer spaniel-sized rodent had slunk off to an adjacent area of long grass and woodland, and began to stake it out.

From BBC

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

Her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, was found with her and was safe and well.

From BBC

We asked it to draw a springer spaniel going down a hill on a sledge.

From BBC

Scottish terriers, English springer spaniels, standard poodles and Pekingeses all have five or more wins.

From Washington Times