pinscher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pinscher
First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening
Example Sentences
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A portrait of her with a champion, Vera, a retired miniature pinscher or “min pin” who is now Calvacca’s pet, hangs over the fireplace.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Five years ago, Jeannie Assimos adopted a mini pinscher from the Humane Society in Pasadena, California.
From Salon • Jul. 23, 2022
“Hi, Baby Cakes,” she said to the chihuahua/miniature pinscher mix, adding in sotto voce, “He is one of a bonded trio.”
From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2021
It’s just her, a miniature pinscher chihuahua named Jedidiah and a pit bull named Bear.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2021
The man fell back, and his pinscher dæmon, who had been baring her teeth at the mild-mannered golden monkey, instantly cowered and tucked her tail stump as low as it would go.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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