retriever

Everyday

1. A retriever is a kind of dog bred to fetch and bring back birds that hunters have shot, for example the golden retriever and the Labrador retriever. tree →
2. A retriever is anyone or anything that fetches and brings things back. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life golden retrievers and Labradors are popular, friendly family dogs, and often guide dogs and assistance dogs. In computing, a retriever is a program that fetches information. Phrases: «golden retriever», «Labrador retriever», «a ball retriever».

Examples

• Our golden retriever loves swimming in the lake. tree →
• The retriever brought the stick back and dropped it at my feet. tree →
• Labrador retrievers are often trained as guide dogs. tree →
• A retriever has a soft mouth, so it carries things gently. tree →
• The tennis club has a ball retriever on a stick. tree →
• Retrievers need lots of exercise. tree →
• My cousin's retriever has golden fur. tree →

Note

Countable: a retriever, retrievers. Verb: retrieve (fetch back). Spelling: «ie», as in «retrieve».