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Definition of airedale
airedale
/ˈɛərˌdeɪl/
aire · dale
Plural:airedales
airedale Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large terrier dog breed characterized by a rough, wiry black-and-tan coat, originally developed in the Aire Valley of Yorkshire, England, for hunting and guarding.
Example
"The family adopted an Airedale, appreciating its intelligence and energetic nature during their long weekend hikes."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for airedaleWord Origin & Etymology
Named after Airedale, the valley ('dale') of the River Aire in Yorkshire, England, where the breed was originally developed in the mid-19th century.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airedale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airedale