beagle

noun

bea·​gle ˈbē-gəl How to pronounce beagle (audio)
: any of a breed of small short-legged smooth-coated often black, white, and tan hounds

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With a steady job, a community behind him, and a dream of a home and a beagle named Snoopy, Brown believes his best verse is still unwritten. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 For Philly, a 3-year-old beagle, these are essentially business trips. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 As part of the documentary project, Blavin traveled to Ridglan Farms in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, a facility that bred beagles for biomedical research. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 The Instagram Reel featured glimpses of the family—and their black Labrador retriever Pula and beagle Mia—enjoying the English countryside. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beagle

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Etymology

Middle English begle

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of beagle was in the 15th century

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beagle

noun
bea·​gle ˈbē-gəl How to pronounce beagle (audio)
: any of a breed of small hounds with short legs and smooth coats

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