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Meaning of the word thoroughbred in English

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thoroughbred

US /ˈθɝː.ə.bred/
UK /ˈθɝː.ə.bred/
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Noun

1.

a horse of a breed originally developed in England for racing, noted for its speed and stamina

Example:
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The jockey rode the magnificent thoroughbred to victory.
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Many famous racehorses are thoroughbreds.
Synonym:
racehorsepurebred
2.

a person of pure or unmixed ancestry

Example:
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She comes from a family of thoroughbreds, known for their long lineage.
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He was a thoroughbred gentleman, always impeccably dressed.
Synonym:
purebredfull-blooded

Adjective

1.

of pure or unmixed breed or ancestry

Example:
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The farm specialized in raising thoroughbred cattle.
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He has a thoroughbred pedigree in classical music.
Synonym:
purebredfull-bloodedpedigreed
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