springer spaniel

noun

1. a dog of either of two breeds of medium-sized spaniels, used for flushing and retrieving game.

springer spaniel

noun

1. either of two breeds of large quick-moving spaniels bred to spring game, having a slightly domed head and ears of medium length. The English springer spaniel is the larger and can be of various colours; the Welsh springer spaniel is always a rich red and white

Word History and Origins

Origin of springer spaniel¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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.

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Every block in New York City “has its own universe,” said Alli Coates, 35, while kicking a small ball for Trinity, an English springer spaniel, on Tuesday in a park behind the courthouse.

From Seattle Times

His late springer spaniel Zeus sometimes visited the court.

From Seattle Times

Ms Bulley, who worked as a mortgage adviser, was last seen walking her springer spaniel Willow after dropping off her two daughters, aged six and nine, at school on 27 January.

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