Great Dane

noun

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

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Walter bequeaths Iris his Great Dane, a massive bummer of a canine who keeps sinking deeper into despair over the loss of his companion. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025 Pity the poor actor who has to co-star opposite a 150-pound harlequin Great Dane. Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Apr. 2025 In a recent joint interview with Rolling Stone, the two shared the unique logistics and experiences of filming with a giant, Midwestern Great Dane in the heart of New York City — and revealed Bing’s special movie-star secret. Jake Kring-Schreifels, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2025 Image ‘The Friend’ When her friend and mentor, Walter (Bill Murray), dies, Iris (Naomi Watts) inherits Apollo, his Great Dane. The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Great Dane

Word History

First Known Use

1774, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Apr. 2025.

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Great Dane

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

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