snout

Example Sentences

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Many a time I’d wake to feel his snout on my ankle, his breathing measured and loud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Until recently, the length and shape of this distinctive snout were the primary traits used to identify the species.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025

"Xiphodracon translates to sword-like dragon and that is in reference to that very long, sword-like snout, but also the fact that ichthyosaurs have been referred to as sea dragons for about 200 years."

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

“Summer afternoons are best spent in an air-conditioned room as a Bulldog’s short snout can cause labored breathing in hot and humid weather,” according to the American Kennel Club.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

It was small and furry, with rounded ears and a snout.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el