hound

noun
UK: /haʊnd/
US: /haʊnd/

  1. A type of dog used for hunting, especially by scent.

    1. The hound followed the scent of the fox.
    2. The experienced hunter relied on his keen-nosed hound to track the elusive deer through the dense forest.

  2. A despicable or contemptible person.

    1. He is a dirty hound.
    2. The unscrupulous businessman was regarded as a heartless hound for his exploitative practices.

Synonyms

dog badger pursue
hound verb

  1. To pursue relentlessly or harass persistently.

    1. The reporters hound him.
    2. The relentless paparazzi continued to hound the celebrity couple, invading their privacy at every turn.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hound" in English means: A type of dog used for hunting, especially by scent., A despicable or contemptible person..

The phonetic transcription of "hound" is /haʊnd/ in British English and /haʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hound": dog, badger, pursue.

Example usage of "hound": "The hound followed the scent of the fox.". More examples on the page.