Examples of “terrier” in a Sentence

noun Any of various small, energetic dog breeds originally bred to hunt burrowing animals.

• The terrier dug furiously at the rabbit hole.
• Jack Russell terriers are known for their high energy.
• Our neighbor's terrier barks at every squirrel that crosses the yard.

noun A person who pursues something with tenacity, like a terrier chasing prey.

• She's a real terrier when it comes to chasing down late payments.
• The reporter was a terrier, refusing to drop the story until she had answers.
• Our coach is a terrier who never gives up on a tough game.