Boston terrier


noun
  1. one of an American breed of small, pug-faced, short-haired dogs having erect ears, a short tail, and a brindled or black coat with white markings.

Origin of Boston terrier

1
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
  • Also called Boston bull.

Words Nearby Boston terrier

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How to use Boston terrier in a sentence

  • Show points and standard of the Boston terrier, furnished by an enthusiastic American fancier of the breed.

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British Dictionary definitions for Boston terrier

Boston terrier

noun
  1. a short stocky smooth-haired breed of terrier with a short nose, originally developed by crossing the French and English bulldogs with the English bull terrier

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