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Lakeland terrier

Lakeland terrier

7.7
A small, hardy dog with wiry hair from the Lake District in England used for hunting and as a pet
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪk.lənd ˈtɛr.i.ər/
translation icon : terrier de Lakeland
  • My friend has a Lakeland terrier.

Examples

  • Their family has raised Lakeland terriers for several generations.

  • The Lakeland terrier excelled in the dog show for its agility and temperament.

  • She adopted a lively Lakeland terrier from the animal shelter last year.

  • The Lakeland terrier is known for its playful nature.

  • The Lakeland terrier is known for its playful personality and intelligence.

  • Many families choose a Lakeland terrier as a loyal companion dog.

  • In England's Lake District, the Lakeland terrier was traditionally used for hunting small game.

Surface Forms

Lakeland terrier singular
Lakeland terriers plural

Morphology

Lakeland + terrier

The meaning ’a terrier breed from the Lakeland region’ is directly and compositionally derived from combining the place name 'Lakeland' with the noun 'terrier' (a small dog breed). Place-name + breed constructions are common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand this refers to a type of terrier associated with the Lake District even if they lack breed-specific details.

Etymology

Lakeland terrier: The breed name Lakeland terrier comes from England's Lake District. These small, tough dogs worked on rough hills and among rocks to catch small animals, so the name links Lakeland (the lake region) and terrier to show it is a 'hardy hunting dog' from that area.