Thoroughbred
Pronunciation: /ˈθɜːroʊˈbrɛd/
Thoroughbred (noun)
- a type of horse known for speed and used in racing.
- an animal whose parents are from the same breed.
Examples
- The thoroughbred won the race easily.
- She trains thoroughbreds for major competitions.
Common collocations: train a thoroughbred, thoroughbred race, thoroughbred cattle, breed thoroughbreds, thoroughbred dog
Thoroughbred (adjective)
- describing an animal of pure breed, especially a horse.
- describing something of very high quality or standard.
Examples
- They own a thoroughbred dog.
- The thoroughbred horses are highly valued.