Main Entry:

¹thor·ough·bred

Pronunciation:

\-ˌbred\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1701

1: thoroughly trained or skilled <a thoroughbred soldier>2: bred from the best blood through a long line : purebred <thoroughbred dogs>3 acapitalized : of, relating to, or being a Thoroughbred horse b: having characteristics resembling those of a Thoroughbred