greyhound

/ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/noun

Elementary

A lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing.

A highball cocktail of vodka and grapefruit juice.

A swift steamer, especially an ocean steamer.

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Synonyms

salty dog

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

foxhound outbound runaround background campground fairground playground underground battleground eastbound

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

gae gaf gag gal gan gao gap gar gas gau

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aaa aba abc abe abs ace ach ada ade age

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

hog hug haag hagg hagy haig haug heeg hegg higa

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