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bullterrier

bullterrier

6.7
A strong short-haired dog with an egg-shaped head and muscular body
  • noun
  • /ˈbʊlˌtɛr.i.ər/
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  • The bullterrier is known for its distinctive egg-shaped head and muscular build.

Examples

  • My neighbor has two energetic bullterriers that love to play in the yard.

  • After researching several breeds, they chose a bullterrier for its loyal and affectionate nature.

  • My friend has a bullterrier named Max.

  • The bullterrier is known for its strength.

  • After researching many breeds, they decided on a bullterrier for its loyal and playful character.

  • My neighbor owns two lively bullterriers that love to run around and chase each other in the garden.

  • The bullterrier is admired for its powerful physique and friendly disposition.

Synonyms

bull terrier
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A strong short-haired dog with a muscular body and an egg-shaped head

is the same term but written as a single word

Compounds

Staffordshire bullterrier
  • UK
8.0

A strong, stocky dog from England with a broad head and a short smooth coat

Surface Forms

bullterrier singular
bullterriers plural

Morphology

bullterrier = bull + terrier (transparent) = bull + terrier

The compound straightforwardly denotes a terrier-type dog with bull (bulldog) ancestry, so learners can infer the basic sense from the parts.

Etymology

The word bullterrier comes from joining bull and terrier. Breeders in England crossed a strong bulldog with a lively terrier, so the name helps you remember a dog that is both 'powerful' and 'energetic'.