retriever
noun
a person or thing that retrieves.
retrievers
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pluralof retriever.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The cost of food, fish oil and veterinary care for her two golden retrievers, Chloe and Dr. Bogart Jones, keeps rising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered new insights into the emotional lives of dogs, helping explain why some golden retrievers are more anxious, energetic, or aggressive than others.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
Not done waxing poetic about the eyes on the veritable Redford of retrievers, Leonberg also pointed out another benefit of his dog’s particular coloration.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2025
If Labrador retrievers could speak, that question would likely comprise at least 40% of their thoughts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
When we arrive, we have to step over a couple of golden retrievers.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
