Definitions

1. noun

A person whose occupation is to retrieve or collect game or other items, especially a person employed to find and bring back lost or stray animals.

“The park ranger was a skilled retriever who helped lost dogs find their way back home.”

2. noun

A breed of dog, such as a Labrador Retriever, bred for its ability to retrieve game.

“The happy Labrador retriever wagged its tail as it fetched the ball for its owner.”