thoroughbred Definition and Meaning in English (thoroughbred definition)

noun
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Thoroughbred definition: A horse of a pure breed, especially one of a breed of light racing horses developed in England, known for its speed and stamina.

Definitions of Thoroughbred

  1. 1noun

    A horse of a pure breed, especially one of a breed of light racing horses developed in England, known for its speed and stamina.

  2. 2noun

    A person of distinguished ancestry, good breeding, or high spirit, often implying refinement and quality.

  3. 3adjective

    Describing an animal that is of pure and unmixed breed, typically referring to livestock or pets.

Example Sentences

“The thoroughbred horse won the race by a significant margin.”

“She has the spirit of a thoroughbred, always striving for excellence.”

“Only thoroughbred dogs are allowed to compete in this specific show.”

Antonyms

mongrelcrossbredmixed-breed

Inflected Word Forms

pluralthoroughbreds

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Thoroughbred definition: A horse of a pure breed, especially one of a breed of light racing horses developed in England, known for its speed and stamina.
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'Thoroughbred' translates to 'thoroughbred' in English. Thoroughbred definition: A horse of a pure breed, especially one of a breed of light racing horses developed in England, known for its speed and stamina.
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