What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hybrid
Example
The mule is a hybrid of a horse and a donkey. [hybrid: noun]
Example
Her music is a hybrid of jazz and hip-hop. [hybrid: adjective]
Example
I'm thinking of buying a hybrid car to save on gas. [hybrid: noun]
crossbred
Example
The labradoodle is a crossbred dog that is a mix of a Labrador Retriever and a Poodle. [crossbred: adjective]
Example
She is a crossbred of Chinese and Indian ancestry. [crossbred: noun]
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The farmer crossbred two different types of corn to create a new variety. [crossbred: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hybrid is a more common word than crossbred and is used in a wider range of contexts. Crossbred is primarily used in the context of breeding animals or plants.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hybrid and crossbred?
Both hybrid and crossbred are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
