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

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

From BBC • Aug. 9, 2023

His late springer spaniel Zeus sometimes visited the court.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2023

The 45-year-old, who worked as a mortgage adviser, was last seen walking her springer spaniel Willow after dropping off her two daughters, aged six and nine, at school on 27 January.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2023

Nicola Bulley, a mortgage adviser, dropped her two young daughters at school on the morning of Jan. 27 and set off with her springer spaniel for a riverside walk.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

“Thanks for the tip,” I said as she bounded off like a springer spaniel.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos