adj
thoroughbred
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
Word Forms
more thoroughbred comparative, Thoroughbreds plural, most thoroughbred superlative
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Etymology
From thorough (in the sense of "complete") plus bred.