Hound

/haʊnd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one that tracks and chases game.

The hunter brought his trusty hound along for the tracking.

A person who is excessively eager or enthusiastic about something, often in a negative context.

He was a publicity hound, always seeking attention from the media.

verb

To pursue or track (someone or something) in a persistent manner.

The detective hounded the suspect until he finally got a confession.

Old English 'hund', related to German 'hund' and Latin 'canis'.

hound someone

To relentlessly pursue or ask someone for something.

hound of heaven

A phrase meaning relentless pursuit by a divine entity.

bloodhound

A breed of hound known for its incredible sense of smell and tracking ability.

greyhound

A breed of dog known for its speed and slender build.

A person who pursues something obsessively.

He's a real hound when it comes to finding deals.

To be overly persistent or annoying.

Stop hounding me for that report!