Weimaraner

American  

[vahy-muh-rah-ner, wahy-, wahy-muh-rey-] / ˈvaɪ məˌrɑ nər, ˈwaɪ-, ˈwaɪ məˌreɪ- /

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.

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Weimaraner British  

/ ˈwaɪməˌrɑː-, ˈvaɪməˌrɑːnə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Weimaraner

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

Example Sentences

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Weimaraner

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 ● Feb. 21, 2024

Take Sheer’s dog Bodhi, a mellow eight-year-old Weimaraner.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2019

Sohier had met this woman at a dog show and learned that she was the owner of several vizslas—a photogenic breed, like a smaller, reddish Weimaraner.

From The New Yorker ● Oct. 27, 2019

It took a few years before another Weimaraner – Fay Ray – stole into his heart, and art.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 5, 2019

Brennwald bought a brick inscribed with the name Roxy, his beloved 13-year-old Weimaraner.

From Washington Post ● May 14, 2019