Airedale

American  

[air-deyl] / ˈɛərˌdeɪl /

noun

1. one of a breed of large terriers having a wiry, black-and-tan coat and a docked tail.

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Airedale British  

/ ˈɛəˌdeɪl /

noun

1. Also called: Airedale terrier.  a large rough-haired tan-coloured breed of terrier characterized by a black saddle-shaped patch covering most of the back

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Etymology

Origin of Airedale

First recorded in 1875–80; short for Airedale terrier; so called from the name of a district in Yorkshire where the dogs were bred

Example Sentences

At their feet, a regal Airedale terrier named Phoebe lounges, looking as though she belongs in an oil painting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

I’d boogie to “Boogie Fever,” clap to “Born To Be Alive” and sashay to “I Will Survive,” inches from shimmying into the La-Z-Boy or Travolta-armsing our Airedale.

From Salon • Jul. 25, 2024

His father David once made 210 for Burley against Woodhouse in the Airedale & Wharfedale League.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2023

At a nearby table sat the Dorrien family: Matt and Alison; their 5-week-old baby, Miles; and their Airedale terrier, Ducky.

From New York Times • Nov. 3, 2022

The family also had an Irish setter and an Airedale terrier.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

Related Words

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