1. a small to medium-sized hound dog with short legs, a compact body, and a keen sense of smell, originally bred for hunting hare

Examples

• The beagle followed the scent trail through the woods.
• Our family adopted a friendly beagle from the animal shelter.
• Beagles are known for their excellent tracking abilities.
• The beagle’s howl could be heard across the neighborhood.
• Snoopy, the famous cartoon character, is a beagle.
• The beagle wagged its tail when it saw the children approaching.