cocker spaniel

American  

noun

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

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cocker spaniel British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of cocker spaniel

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

Example Sentences

Coastguards have lowered a dog owner on a rope down a cliff to help rescue her cocker spaniel.

From BBC

His cocker spaniel, Ella, was also central in getting him through this period, which is the subject of his new memoir.

From BBC

She and Davis have flaunted their love on Instagram with Valentine’s Day posts and photo shoots with her cocker spaniel Harley.

From Los Angeles Times

In October, the couple found out that their first child soon will join the family, which includes a chihuahua and a cocker spaniel mix rescue dog.

From Los Angeles Times

Martin himself experienced this sort of disorienting grief not long after Chaarte’s ashes arrived at the cemetery, when his family’s cocker spaniel, Violet, had to be put down.

From Seattle Times