sniffer dog

[ snif-er dawg, dog ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a dog trained to find illegal drugs or explosives by smell.

sniffer dog

noun

a police dog trained to detect drugs or explosives by smell

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sniffer dog¹

First recorded in 1960–65

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Example Sentences

As part of an ongoing screening trial, sniffer dogs in England were trained to recognize a scent produced by infected patients that is not detectable by the human nose.

From Ozy

The “entire compound is surrounded by a 4 meter high perimeter wall,” and features five guard towers as well as sniffer dogs stationed at entry and exit points, according to The Baron’s website.

From The Daily Beast

sniffer sniffish

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