Greyhound

/ˈɡreɪˌhaʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A breed of dog known for its tall, slender physique and speed, often used in hunting and racing.

The greyhound raced around the track, its slender body moving gracefully.

A bus service in the United States, known for intercity transportation.

We took a Greyhound bus from New York to Chicago for our summer vacation.

A person who participates in or is a fan of dog racing involving greyhounds.

As a greyhound enthusiast, she often attends races and knows many of the dogs by name.

Middle English greihund, from Old French grei (the word for 'hound' derived from Germanic)

on the greyhound

Traveling by greyhound bus.

greyhound bus

A long-distance coach service.

hound

Any breed of dog used for hunting.

canine

Relating to dogs.

racer

An animal bred for speed in races.

To travel long distances by bus.

We're going to greyhound it to the city this weekend.

Describing someone or something that is very fast.

She's as quick as a greyhound on the track.