cross·breed
ˈkrȯs-ˌbrēd 
-ˈbrēd
crossbred
ˈkrȯs-ˌbred
-ˈbred
; crossbreeding
-ˈbred
; crossbreeding
: to engage in or undergo hybridization
cross·breed
ˈkrȯs-ˌbrēd
: hybrid
Examples of crossbreed in a Sentence
Noun
a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Though Japanese cattle are no longer exported for crossbreeding elsewhere, for a time, breeders in both the U.S and Australia had access to two of the four types of cattle, thus creating the American and Australian Wagyu varieties, high-fat cattle which are also prized for their sumptuousness.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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Verb
As a result of crossbreeding Japanese Wagyu with American breeds, such as Angus, American Wagyu provides a rich flavor that remains familiar to the American palate.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
Though Japanese cattle are no longer exported for crossbreeding elsewhere, for a time, breeders in both the U.S and Australia had access to two of the four types of cattle, thus creating the American and Australian Wagyu varieties, high-fat cattle which are also prized for their sumptuousness.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
Noun
The crossbreed was already banned late last year in England and Wales, according to the Irish Examiner.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024
Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years.
—Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
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“Crossbreed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crossbreed. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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crossbreed
1 of 2 verb
cross·breed
ˈkrȯs-ˌbrēd
-ˈbrēd
: hybridize
especially
: to cross two varieties or breeds of the same species
crossbreed
2 of 2 noun
cross·breed
-ˌbrēd
Medical Definition
crossbreed
1 of 2 verb
cross·breed
ˈkrȯs-ˌbrēd, -ˈbrēd
crossbred
-ˌbred, -ˈbred
; crossbreeding
; crossbreeding
: to engage in or undergo crossing or hybridization
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