Weimaraner

[ vahy-muh-rah-ner, wahy-, wahy-muh-rey- ]

noun

1. one of a German breed of hunting dogs having a smooth silver-gray to dark-gray coat, a cropped tail, and blue-gray or amber eyes.

Weimaraner

/ ˈwaɪməˌrɑː-; ˈvaɪməˌrɑːnə /

noun

1. a breed of hunting dog, having a very short sleek grey coat and short tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of Weimaraner¹

1940–45; < German, after Weimar; -an, -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Weimaraner¹

C20: named after Weimar , where the breed was developed

Example Sentences

I love big dogs — German shepherds, Doberman pinschers, huskies, Weimaraners.

From New York Times

Sitting in a cafe with her black Weimaraner lying under the table, she was warm but a little guarded as she spoke about her newfound global fame.

From New York Times

The large size comes in handy as he moves into a new home and for storing his snowboard and camping gear, as well as traveling with a husband, a Great Dane and a Weimaraner.

From Washington Post

He lives with his dog, Lily, a Weimaraner golden retriever mix, in a one-bedroom apartment in Harlem.

From New York Times

He proposed his own bill in the Commons - which he calls "Jasmine's Law" after a Weimaraner dog who has been unable to stay with her owner due to the tenancy agreement.

From BBC