adj
thoroughbred
Thoroughbred (adj) means Bred from pure, high-quality stock, especially of animals. Example: “The stable specialized in raising thoroughbred racehorses.”
adj
1
Bred from pure, high-quality stock, especially of animals.
"The stable specialized in raising thoroughbred racehorses."
noun
1
A horse breed developed for racing, descended from Arabian stallions crossed with English mares, with an officially recorded pedigree.
"The Thoroughbred galloped to an easy victory in the final furlong."
How to use thoroughbred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA horse of pure racing pedigree, or more generally something bred to a very high standard.
Common pairings
thoroughbred racehorse
thoroughbred stallion
thoroughbred stock
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more thoroughbred
- Superlative
- most thoroughbred
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Etymology
From thorough (in the sense of "complete") plus bred.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “thoroughbred” mean?
The word “thoroughbred” means bred from pure, high-quality stock, especially of animals. In plain terms, a horse of pure racing pedigree, or more generally something bred to a very high standard.
How do you use “thoroughbred” in a sentence?
Here is “thoroughbred” used in a sentence: “The stable specialized in raising thoroughbred racehorses.”
What part of speech is “thoroughbred”?
Depending on how it is used, “thoroughbred” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “thoroughbred” have?
“Thoroughbred” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bred from pure, high-quality stock, especially of animals.
