Great Dane

noun

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

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Naomi Watts is transcendent as an author saddled with the depressed Great Dane of her late mentor (Bill Murray). Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025 There's also their unexpected meet-cute, involving a runaway Great Dane set loose on the streets of D.C., inspired by an experience of a woman Holmes knew. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Looking at a Great Dane next to a Chihuahua can be pretty comical. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 The owners of a Great Dane were left in hysterics at the lengths a veterinarian had to go to stop their pet getting at his stitches after surgery. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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Great Dane

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

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