bloodhound
1 synonym for bloodhound, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
Synonyms
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How to use bloodhound
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
track like a bloodhound
a bloodhound's nose
Etymology
From Middle English blodhound, a compound of "blood" and "hound" — likely referring to the dog's skill at tracking blood trails from wounded game.
Full origin of bloodhound →Frequently asked questions
What does “bloodhound” mean?
The word “bloodhound” means a large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives. In plain terms, a scent-tracking dog breed, or figuratively, a relentless investigator.
How do you pronounce “bloodhound”?
“Bloodhound” is pronounced BLUHD-hownd (/ˈblʌd.haʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “bloodhound” in a sentence?
Here is “bloodhound” used in a sentence: “Police brought in a bloodhound to follow the suspect's scent.”
What part of speech is “bloodhound”?
“Bloodhound” is a noun.
Where does the word “bloodhound” come from?
The word “bloodhound” comes from Middle English. From Middle English blodhound, a compound of "blood" and "hound" — likely referring to the dog's skill at tracking blood trails from wounded game.
How many meanings does “bloodhound” have?
“Bloodhound” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large dog breed famous for its powerful sense of smell, often used to track missing people or fugitives.
