Etymology
Origin of hound dog
An Americanism dating back to 1640–50
Example Sentences
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“We ran as fast as we could, but a bloodhound caught our trail and started barking. Right away Jemma knew that hound dog. And she raced ahead to catch up with your daddy. ‘
From Literature
Last summer I found a criminally cute hound dog who checked at least one of the boxes.
From Los Angeles Times
Steve is the sensible, sensitive mate who evens us out as opposed to the kicked hound dog who waits by the door for his mistress.
From Salon
“I have seen all breeds out on the trail, from Siberian Huskies, Labradors, hound dogs, to small lap dogs and everything in between.”
From Seattle Times
I imagined needing a pickup to handle dirt roads and haul lumber, getting a big hound dog and taking up fly-fishing.
From Los Angeles Times
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