schnauzer

noun

schnau·​zer ˈshnau̇-zər 

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:

a

: standard schnauzer

b

: giant schnauzer

c

: miniature schnauzer

Examples of schnauzer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kingston Golden Pils, a fresh take on the European Pils named after Holland’s hometown; Edge Hill Hazy IPA, a New-England style hoppy named after Holland’s primary school; and Noon Wheat, a nod to Tom’s beloved schnauzer of the same name. —Tim Chan, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024

For 22-year-old Jackie Llanos, her schnauzer, Nacho, stuck by her side through a move to an entirely new country. —Colleen Grablick, Washington Post, 25 June 2024

These included having Santos congratulate people for eating six pounds of loose ground beef in under 30 minutes, cloning a schnauzer named Adolf, and passing a driving test despite being blind. —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2024

Based on the clips shown on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the requests included having Santos congratulate a person for eating six pounds of loose ground beef in less than 30 minutes and another for cloning a schnauzer named Adolf. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 18 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

German, from Schnauze snout — more at snout

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing schnauzer

• giant schnauzer
• miniature schnauzer
• standard schnauzer

Kids Definition

schnauzer

noun

schnau·​zer ˈshnau̇t-sər 

ˈshnau̇-zər,

snau̇-

: any of a German breed of dogs with a long head, pointed ears, and wiry coat