springer spaniel

American  

noun

1. a dog of either of two breeds of medium-sized spaniels, used for flushing and retrieving game.

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springer spaniel British  

noun

1. either of two breeds of large quick-moving spaniels bred to spring game, having a slightly domed head and ears of medium length. The English springer spaniel is the larger and can be of various colours; the Welsh springer spaniel is always a rich red and white

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Etymology

Origin of springer spaniel

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

She loved to walk her springer spaniel Bruce around Brantham, a village where she'd lived for six years and always said she felt safe.

From BBC

Her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, was found with her and was safe and well.

From BBC

We asked it to draw a springer spaniel going down a hill on a sledge.

From BBC

Every block in New York City “has its own universe,” said Alli Coates, 35, while kicking a small ball for Trinity, an English springer spaniel, on Tuesday in a park behind the courthouse.

From Seattle Times

His late springer spaniel Zeus sometimes visited the court.

From Seattle Times