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cocker spaniel

American

noun

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

cocker spaniel British

noun

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

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

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Your cocker spaniel could have won the NFC East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

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

From BBC • May 24, 2025

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 • Jul. 2, 2024

She held up a bag shaped like a cocker spaniel.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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