purebred Definition
- 1a purebred animal is one whose parents and ancestors are all of the same breed
- 2a person or thing that is a purebred is one that belongs to a particular group and has all the qualities that you expect from that group
Using purebred: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "purebred" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dog breeder only sells purebred puppies.
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She comes from a long line of purebred racehorses.
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He is a purebred athlete, with natural talent and years of training.
purebred Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for purebred
- pedigree
- thoroughbred
- pure-blooded
Antonyms for purebred
- mongrel
- mixed-breed
Phrases with purebred
purebred cat
a cat that is bred from two parents of the same breed
Example
The Persian is a popular purebred cat.
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The German Shepherd is a common purebred dog.
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The Arabian is a well-known purebred horse.
Summary: purebred in Brief
The term 'purebred' [pyoor-bred] refers to animals that have parents and ancestors of the same breed. It can also describe people or things that possess all the expected qualities of a particular group. Examples include 'The dog breeder only sells purebred puppies.' and 'He is a purebred athlete, with natural talent and years of training.' The phrase 'purebred cat' refers to a cat bred from two parents of the same breed.
