retriever

noun

re·​triev·​er ri-ˈtrē-vər 

: one that retrieves

especially : a dog of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game

Examples of retriever in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These include basset hounds, bloodhounds, and Labrador retrievers, which are known for their tracking and detection talents. —Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024

The semantic retriever, coupled with a semantic ranker, helps the system prioritize solutions most likely to resolve a customer’s issue. —Stefan Steinle, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024

The retriever of the cross is believed to receive a year of blessings. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024

Winnie, thought to be a retriever and Newfoundland mix, was found outside a home in Tampa two days after Milton made landfall on October 9. —David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing retriever

• Chesapeake Bay retriever
• curly-coated retriever
• flat-coated retriever
• golden retriever
• Labrador retriever

Kids Definition

retriever

noun

re·​triev·​er ri-ˈtrē-vər 

: one that retrieves

especially : a dog (as a golden retriever) of any of several breeds having a heavy water-resistant coat and used especially for retrieving game