bull terrier

bull ter·ri·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l ter-ee-er]
- /bʊl ˈtɛr i ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [boo l ter-ee-er]
- /bʊl ˈtɛr i ər/

Definitions of bull terrier words

countable noun bull terrier A bull terrier is a breed of strong dog with a short, whitish coat and a thick neck. 3
noun bull terrier a breed of terrier having a muscular body and thick neck, with a short smooth often white coat: developed by crossing the bulldog with various terriers 3
noun bull terrier any of a breed of strong, active dog with a white coat, developed by crossing the bulldog and the terrier 3
noun bull terrier one of an English breed of medium-sized, short-haired dogs having a white, brindled, or tan and white coat, produced by crossing the bulldog and the terrier. 1
noun bull terrier English dog breed 1
noun bull terrier A medium-sized dog of a breed that is a cross between bulldog and terrier. 0

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Origin of bull terrier

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; bull(dog) + terrier1

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Parts of speech for Bull terrier

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bull terrier popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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