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Definition of rottweiler

rottweiler

/ˈrɑːtˌwaɪlər/
rott · wei · ler
Plural:rottweilers
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rottweiler Lexical Profile

rottweiler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, robust breed of working dog originating in Germany, characterized by a short black coat with distinct rust or mahogany markings, historically bred to drive cattle and pull carts.

Example

"The police department added a highly trained Rottweiler to their canine unit because of the breed's intelligence, strength, and loyalty."

• Nearby Words

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rough earth snake

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the town of Rottweil in southern Germany. The breed was originally known in German as the 'Rottweiler Metzgerhund' (Rottweil butcher's dog) because they were historically used by butchers to herd livestock and pull carts of meat to market.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rottweiler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rottweiler
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