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crossbreed

[ˈkrɒsˌbriːd]

crossbreed Definition

  • 1an animal or plant produced by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties
  • 2a person or thing that is a mixture of two different types

Using crossbreed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crossbreed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dog was a crossbreed of a poodle and a terrier.

  • Example

    The car is a crossbreed of a sports car and an SUV.

  • Example

    The plant is a crossbreed of two different species of roses.

crossbreed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crossbreed

Phrases with crossbreed

  • to mate or hybridize with another species or variety

    Example

    The farmer decided to crossbreed his cows with a new breed to improve their milk production.

  • a mixture of two different types or species

    Example

    The dish was a crossbreed of Italian and Mexican cuisine.

  • a comparison between animals that are bred from the same purebred parents versus those that are bred from two different breeds or species

    Example

    Some people prefer purebred dogs, while others prefer crossbreeds because they tend to have fewer health problems.

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Summary: crossbreed in Brief

A 'crossbreed' [ˈkrɒsˌbriːd] refers to an animal or plant produced by mating or hybridizing two different species or varieties. It can also refer to a person or thing that is a mixture of two different types. Examples include a dog that is a crossbreed of a poodle and a terrier, a car that is a crossbreed of a sports car and an SUV, and a plant that is a crossbreed of two different species of roses.