Meaning & Definition of Breed in English
English⟶
Breed
/brid/
noun
1. A special variety of domesticated animals within a species
- "He experimented on a particular breed of white rats"
- "He created a new strain of sheep"
synonym:
- breed,
- strain,
- stock
2. A special type
- "Google represents a new breed of entrepreneurs"
synonym:
- breed
verb
1. Call forth
synonym:
- engender,
- breed,
- spawn
2. Copulate with a female, used especially of horses
- "The horse covers the mare"
synonym:
- breed,
- cover
3. Cause to procreate (animals)
- "She breeds dogs"
synonym:
- breed
4. Have young (animals) or reproduce (organisms)
- "Pandas rarely breed in captivity"
- "These bacteria reproduce"
synonym:
- breed,
- multiply
Examples of using
The Great Dane is a breed of domestic dog known for its giant size.
Rats breed rapidly.
Bacteria will not breed in alcohol.