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Great Dane

American

noun

one of a breed of large, powerful, shorthaired dogs ranging in color from fawn to brindle, blue, black, or white with black spots.

Great Dane British

noun

one of a very large powerful yet graceful breed of dog with a short smooth coat

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Etymology

Origin of Great Dane

First recorded in 1765–75

Example Sentences

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My little office where I write and hang out with my two dogs—a Great Dane and a rescued dachshund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

Cabrera-Miller, who owns a Great Dane named Scooby, says his dog would lunge at the large cat if given the chance to.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2024

Greg Louganis petting his 2 Great Dane dogs while lying in grass in 1996.

From Salon • Aug. 10, 2024

The second, he had been attempting to pay a dog groomer for giving his Great Dane a trim.

From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023

How big and young, like a Great Dane puppy, bounding into her kitchen.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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