cocker spaniel

noun

1. one of a breed of small spaniels having a flat or slightly waved, soft, dense coat of any of several colors.

cocker spaniel

noun

1. a small compact breed of spaniel having sleek silky fur, a domed head, and long fringed ears

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocker spaniel¹

First recorded in 1825–30; cocker ¹( def ) + spaniel ( def ),

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocker spaniel¹

C19 cocker, from cocking hunting woodcocks

Example Sentences

There was a cocker spaniel, along with gray squirrels, flying squirrels and birds.

From Washington Post

There’s a lot of it this year because there were few trick-or-treaters, leaving many Americans with no choice but to snork down the weight of an adult male cocker spaniel in mini Snickers.

From Washington Post

The plums came off the trees hot from the sun, and I had a cocker spaniel puppy that followed me everywhere I went.

From The Daily Beast

If the cocker spaniel has to be booted out, then the cocker spaniel has to be booted out.

From The Daily Beast

Perhaps more insulting than if she'd been another woman, Samantha was Altman's cocker spaniel.

From The Daily Beast

I know a fool of a dog who pretends that he is a Cocker Spaniel, and is convinced that the world revolves round him wonderingly.

From Project Gutenberg

The cocker spaniel is the most popular kind in this country.

From Project Gutenberg

Our cocker spaniel is sweeter than some flowers, but he is not a Mignonette.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a ridiculous Cocker spaniel at the house where we are staying.

From Project Gutenberg

Hinpoha insisted upon bringing Mr. Bob, her black cocker spaniel, along as a mascot.

From Project Gutenberg