thoroughbred — a purebred horse, especially one bred for racing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a purebred horse, especially one bred for racing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɜːroʊbrɛd/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor claims his cat is a thoroughbred, but it looks like it came from the neighborhood alley.
- The thoroughbred stallion was worth millions of dollars due to its racing pedigree.
- He's a thoroughbred gentleman - always polite and well-mannered.
thoroughbred
NOUN[/ˈθɜːroʊbrɛd/]
a purebred horse, especially one bred for racing
a purebred horse, especially one bred for racing
The thoroughbred stands proud, purebred and wellbred
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term emerged in 17th-century England during the rise of horse racing, combining 'thorough' (complete) and 'bred' (past participle of breed) to describe horses that were carefully and selectively bred to the highest standards. It originally referred to horses of pure lineage, specifically those descended from Arabian and other oriental bloodlines, representing the pinnacle of equine breeding excellence.
Breakdown
thorough- (complete, entire) + -bred (past participle of 'breed', meaning raised or developed). The compound literally means 'completely bred' or 'fully developed through selective breeding.'
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📝Examples
“My neighbor claims his cat is a thoroughbred, but it looks like it came from the neighborhood alley.”
“The thoroughbred stallion was worth millions of dollars due to its racing pedigree.”
“He's a thoroughbred gentleman - always polite and well-mannered.”
“The cooking show featured a thoroughbred chef who had trained in Paris for ten years.”
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