hound
[haʊnd]
A hound is a type of dog that's often used for hunting and tracking.
Hounds are commonly found in stories about hunting and outdoorsy adventures. They're usually big dogs with strong instincts to chase small animals like rabbits or foxes. Some people keep hounds as pets, but they need lots of exercise and space to run around. If you see a movie or TV show where someone is hunting with dogs, the dogs are probably hounds.
How common is "hound"?
Word hound is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
Real examples of "hounds" in context
