springer spaniel

noun

: a medium-sized sporting dog of either of two breeds that is often used for finding and flushing small game:

a

: english springer spaniel

b

: welsh springer spaniel

Examples of springer spaniel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cory’s constant companions are his dogs trained to find bodies — Alice, a grave bloodhound, and Rex, a happy springer spaniel. —Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025

Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Westminster Kennel Club Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who came in second last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie. —Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025

Also in the mix were a German shepherd named Mercedes, who came in second last year, and an English springer spaniel called Freddie. —Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

Thirty-three other breeds have won Best in Show, including several poodle breeds, several English springer spaniels and a bloodhound for the first time in 2022 competition. —Karina Zaiets, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for springer spaniel

• granule

Kids Definition

springer spaniel

noun

spring·​er spaniel

ˌspriŋ-ər-

: a medium-sized sporting dog of either of two breeds used chiefly for finding small game and driving it from cover:

a

: english springer spaniel

b

: welsh springer spaniel