purebred — of an animal of a pure breed, having both parents of the same breed
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of an animal of a pure breed, having both parents of the same breed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpjʊrˌbrɛd/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor paid $3,000 for a purebred poodle that looks exactly like my free mutt from the shelter.
- The kennel specializes in breeding purebred German Shepherds for police work.
- Despite being a purebred Persian, Mr. Whiskers prefers cheap cat food over gourmet meals.
purebred
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpjʊrˌbrɛd/]
of an animal of a pure breed, having both parents of the same breed
The purebred Border Collie wins first prize at the prestigious dog show.
The purebred stands with the well-fed thoroughbred!
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“My neighbor paid $3,000 for a purebred poodle that looks exactly like my free mutt from the shelter.”
“The kennel specializes in breeding purebred German Shepherds for police work.”
“Despite being a purebred Persian, Mr. Whiskers prefers cheap cat food over gourmet meals.”
“The farmer invested heavily in purebred cattle to improve milk production.”
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