Definition

1. Noun:
   • A small, slender dog of the greyhound type, developed in England: A whippet is a breed of dog known for its speed, grace, and gentle temperament. It is smaller than a greyhound but shares a similar sleek, athletic build and is often used for racing or as a companion animal.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The whippet sprinted across the field with incredible speed.
  • She adopted a gentle whippet from the local shelter.
  • Whippets are popular for their affectionate nature and low-maintenance coats.

Advanced Usage

• "To be built like a whippet": To have a very slender, lean, and athletic physique.
  • As a long-distance runner, he is built like a whippet.

Variants and Related Words

• Whippet racing (noun phrase): A sport where whippets race each other over a short, straight track.
  • We went to watch whippet racing at the county fair.

Synonyms

• Sighthound: A category of hounds that hunt primarily by sight and speed, which includes whippets, greyhounds, and borzois.
• Racing dog: A dog bred or used for competitive racing.

Noun

1. small slender dog of greyhound type developed in England