cocker spaniel

noun

cock·​er spaniel ˈkä-kər- 

1

: english cocker spaniel

2

: any of a breed of spaniels developed in the U.S. from the English cocker spaniel that are smaller in size and have a shorter muzzle and longer thicker coat

Examples of cocker spaniel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In October, the couple found out that their first child soon will join the family, which includes a chihuahua and a cocker spaniel mix rescue dog. —Stacy Suaya, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024

Dogs with long ears, such as beagles or cocker spaniels, are more prone to ear infections, the American Kennel Club reports. —Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 June 2024

Jameson’s lawyer argued that her client breeds English cocker spaniels on the property and had passed all health inspections. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2024

Jodie Dance of Warwickshire, England, was strolling with her cocker spaniels Bow and Bella when the dogs ran off together. —Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

cocking woodcock hunting

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cocker spaniel

noun

cock·​er spaniel ˌkäk-ər- 

: any of a breed of small spaniels with long drooping ears and long silky coat