schnauzer

noun

schnau·​zer ˈshnau̇-zər How to pronounce schnauzer (audio)
ˈshnau̇t-sər
: a dog of any of three breeds that originated in Germany and are characterized by a wiry coat, long head, pointed ears, heavy eyebrows, and long hair on the muzzle:

Examples of schnauzer in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

German, from Schnauze snout — more at snout

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of schnauzer was in 1899

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“Schnauzer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/schnauzer. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

schnauzer

noun
schnau·​zer ˈshnau̇t-sər How to pronounce schnauzer (audio)
ˈshnau̇-zər,
snau̇-
: any of a German breed of dogs with a long head, pointed ears, and wiry coat

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