Great Dane

noun

: any of a breed of tall massive powerful smooth-coated dogs

Examples of Great Dane in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Previous record holder was Great Dane named Zeus Zeus, another Great Dane from Texas, previously held the Guinness record for the world's tallest living dog. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024 Earlier this month, Kevin, a 3-year-old Great Dane from West Des Moines, Iowa, officially earned the title of the world's tallest living dog. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024 Eventually, he was named the world’s tallest male dog, taking over the title from fellow Great Dane Zeus who also died aged three in September, after suffering from bone cancer. Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 June 2024 Meeker was inspired to get into the dog-friendly air travel business by his late Great Dane, Hugo. Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 22 June 2024 Kevin, a 4-year-old Great Dane, was recently named the world’s tallest living dog. Sydney Page, Washington Post, 19 June 2024 The record-breaking pup, Kevin, is eight inches taller than the average male Great Dane (about two feet and six inches tall). Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2024 The Wolfe family decided to get Kevin after the death of their Great Dane before him, Cora. Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 He was inspired by his late Great Dane Hugo, who traveled with him often but could never fit on a plane — like many non-lap dogs, Hugo would have had to fly in the cargo area rather than the cabin. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 May 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Great Dane was in 1774

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“Great Dane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Great%20Dane. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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Great Dane

noun
: any of a breed of very tall powerful smooth-coated dogs

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