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terrier Synonyms
Another word for terrier
Choosing another word for terrier depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small to medium-sized active dog of a breed originally trained to hunt vermin and burrowing animals by digging into their earths.
Usage Example
"The energetic dog dug a deep hole in the garden while chasing after a mole."
Strong
dog
Weak
canine
hound
• noun (Context 2)
A historical or legal register or survey of a landed estate, detailing its boundaries, ownership, and tenancy.
Usage Example
"The historian carefully examined the sixteenth-century parish register to map out the historical boundaries of the glebe lands."
Strong
register
inventory
Weak
roll
record
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Terrier. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/terrier