adj
purebred
adj
1
Bred from parents of the same breed, without crossbreeding.
"The show only accepts purebred dogs."
noun
1
An animal bred from parents of the same recognized breed.
"She raises purebreds for competition, not for pets."
How to Use Purebred
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn animal (usually a dog, cat, or horse) whose parents are both the same breed.
Common mistake
Not the same as "thoroughbred," which specifically refers to a breed of racehorse.
Easily confused with
Word Forms
more purebred comparative, purebreds plural, most purebred superlative
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Etymology
From pure plus bred, the past tense of breed.