beagle
noun
one of a breed of small hounds having long ears, short legs, and a usually black, tan, and white coat.
beagles
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pluralof beagle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Most of the dogs are beagles, along with some Malinois and Shepherd mixes, brought on board through adoption or legal breeders.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Even with the large metal device encircling her body for hours each day for most of her life, Lillard found a way to drive a vehicle, took up painting and cared for her beloved beagles.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Prosecutors allege Hsiung, a 44-year-old lawyer and co-founder of two California-based animal rights groups, entered a facility that breeds dogs for medical testing and stole property: beagles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Visitors pass through a biosecurity gantlet at the airport, with specially trained beagles sniffing out such contraband as seeds, fruit, vegetables, meats, or honey.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2025
“And then the blasted beagles run off and disappear altogether, yap! Yap, yap!”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
