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Definition of airedale

airedale

/ˈɛərˌdeɪl/
aire · dale
Plural:airedales
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airedale Lexical Profile

• 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."

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• Nearby Words

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airfare
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Word 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.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airedale. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airedale
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