greyhound

Or gray·hound

[grey-hound]

noun

1. one of a breed of tall, slender, short-haired dogs, noted for its keen sight and swiftness.

2. a swift ship, especially a fast ocean liner.

greyhound

/ ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd /

noun

1. a tall slender fast-moving dog of an ancient breed originally used for coursing

Word History and Origins

Origin of greyhound¹

before 1000; Middle English greihund, grehund, grihund, Old English grīghund < Old Norse greyhundr; compare Old Norse grey bitch; hound ¹

Example Sentences

Katharine and a friend went on a greyhound bus trip to Mexico.

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BBC Wales was told the three-year window was to ensure the industry could wind down while protecting the welfare of greyhounds themselves.

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So he added regular sports such as greyhound racing and motorcycle speedway, which could be held several times a week.

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Once a sport that packed out stadiums across the country, greyhound racing is facing extinction in Scotland.

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Government politicians needed the help of one opposition MS - Dodds was won over after ministers promised a ban on greyhound racing and £1 bus fares for under-21s.

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