bullmastiff
noun
bull·mas·tiff ˈbu̇l-ˈma-stəf 
also ˈbəl-
: any of a breed of large powerful dogs developed in England by crossing bulldogs with mastiffs
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Stallone's new tattoo features a profile shot of the bullmastiff who died in 1981 from a heart attack, according to multiple outlets. 
Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 From smaller breeds like the hairy, lovable Puli to larger dog breeds like the bullmastiff, these dog breeds are smart, fearless, and faithful. Leigh Crandall, Country Living, 18 Apr. 2022 My bullmastiff will typically join me every step of the way. Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 12 Nov. 2020 Delserro is believed to have shot both Guy and Harper after both parties returned from the courthouse, where earlier that day, Delserro's bullmastiff, Roxy, had been deemed dangerous. Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2020 The 145-pound bullmastiff was the NFL team's first live mascot. Mallika Kallingal, CNN, 8 Feb. 2020 The dog, described as a bullmastiff-pit bull cross, growled and barked at the officers, police said. Sandra Gomez-aceves, courant.com, 22 Dec. 2017 From chihuahuas training to be service dogs to bullmastiffs learning how to stand in the show ring, canines come to the club’s weekly training sessions at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2017 Truman is an elderly bullmastiff with a mind of its own that Julian, with his son at university, considers his second child. Kenneth Turan, courant.com, 12 June 2017 See More
Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2022 From smaller breeds like the hairy, lovable Puli to larger dog breeds like the bullmastiff, these dog breeds are smart, fearless, and faithful. Leigh Crandall, Country Living, 18 Apr. 2022 My bullmastiff will typically join me every step of the way. Chelsea Hall, Marie Claire, 12 Nov. 2020 Delserro is believed to have shot both Guy and Harper after both parties returned from the courthouse, where earlier that day, Delserro's bullmastiff, Roxy, had been deemed dangerous. Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, 8 July 2020 The 145-pound bullmastiff was the NFL team's first live mascot. Mallika Kallingal, CNN, 8 Feb. 2020 The dog, described as a bullmastiff-pit bull cross, growled and barked at the officers, police said. Sandra Gomez-aceves, courant.com, 22 Dec. 2017 From chihuahuas training to be service dogs to bullmastiffs learning how to stand in the show ring, canines come to the club’s weekly training sessions at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2017 Truman is an elderly bullmastiff with a mind of its own that Julian, with his son at university, considers his second child. Kenneth Turan, courant.com, 12 June 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above