springer spaniel

American

noun

a dog of either of two breeds of medium-sized spaniels, used for flushing and retrieving game.

springer spaniel British

noun

either of two breeds of large quick-moving spaniels bred to spring game, having a slightly domed head and ears of medium length. The English springer spaniel is the larger and can be of various colours; the Welsh springer spaniel is always a rich red and white

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Etymology

Origin of springer spaniel

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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The cost of the treatment pushed her over her insurance limit and meant she could not cover the English springer spaniel's cancer treatment via her policy when he was diagnosed in October 2025, she said.

From BBC

She loved to walk her springer spaniel Bruce around Brantham, a village where she'd lived for six years and always said she felt safe.

From BBC

Her dog, a springer spaniel named Bruce, was found with her and was safe and well.

From BBC

We asked it to draw a springer spaniel going down a hill on a sledge.

From BBC

Every block in New York City “has its own universe,” said Alli Coates, 35, while kicking a small ball for Trinity, an English springer spaniel, on Tuesday in a park behind the courthouse.

From Seattle Times

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