1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
a hybrid of two roses
2
: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3
a
: something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite
hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands
a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles
b
: something (such as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function
drives a hybrid that gets really good mileage
1
: relating to or produced from parents of different species, varieties, or breeds
a hybrid rose
hybrid cattle
2
: having or produced by a combination of two or more distinct elements : marked by heterogeneity in origin, composition, or appearance
… difficulties with normal English are … its hybrid vocabulary and the irregularities of English spelling.—
G. A. Miller
G. A. Millera hybrid style
3
: having two different types of components performing essentially the same function
a hybrid vehicle
Synonyms
Examples of hybrid in a Sentence
Noun
a hybrid of two roses
The band plays a hybrid of jazz and rock.
Recent Examples on the WebMorgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Go back: Visit last week’s roundup, which includes Tesla’s terrible week, Ford’s bet on hybrids, and Chinese EV companies’ innovations.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Regardless of a company’s sales mix — between sedans, trucks, SUVs, EVs, hybrids, etc. — the average MPG across all new model-year sales must meet the federal target.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Toyota calls the gasoline powertrain i-Force, the hybrid i-Force Max.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
The company wouldn’t confirm if the new cars will be all-electric, or hybrids that still use some amount of oil.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
More-modern hybrids feature the best of all worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
In March 2020, when businesses worldwide scrambled to adapt to a sudden shift towards remote work, NP Digital seamlessly transitioned from a hybrid and in-office format to a fully remote workforce.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Toyota reported a large sales increase, 20%, for the quarter, and said combined sales of its hybrids and lone electric vehicle rose 36%.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
But now, bosses are backtracking: Nearly half of CEOs have concluded that the future of work is hybrid—up from 34% last year.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Ford credited its hybrid and electric vehicle sales with a strong first quarter report earlier this month.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
It is preceded by the high-performance Z06, which debuted in the fall of 2021, and the hybrid E-Ray, which was unveiled in the winter of 2023.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Two other appeals courts use a hybrid test that appears to have components of both of the tests.
—Michael Z. Green, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
The report points to three different tactics for taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere: natural methods that rely on plants, soil, and the ocean to absorb CO2; building machines that capture carbon dioxide; and hybrid technologies that employ both natural and engineered processes.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
For most movies, hybrid releases tend to cut into ticket sales.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The cty’s police department already has 13 all-electric vehicles, along with 49 hybrid Police Interceptor vehicles, which the city says is the largest hybrid police fleet in the nation.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Noun
This week, Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, told reporters at the company's U.K. headquarters that Aston is delaying its shift to electrics, focusing instead on plug-in hybrids.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
Go back: Visit last week’s roundup, which includes Tesla’s terrible week, Ford’s bet on hybrids, and Chinese EV companies’ innovations.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
Regardless of a company’s sales mix — between sedans, trucks, SUVs, EVs, hybrids, etc. — the average MPG across all new model-year sales must meet the federal target.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Toyota calls the gasoline powertrain i-Force, the hybrid i-Force Max.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
The company wouldn’t confirm if the new cars will be all-electric, or hybrids that still use some amount of oil.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
More-modern hybrids feature the best of all worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
In March 2020, when businesses worldwide scrambled to adapt to a sudden shift towards remote work, NP Digital seamlessly transitioned from a hybrid and in-office format to a fully remote workforce.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Toyota reported a large sales increase, 20%, for the quarter, and said combined sales of its hybrids and lone electric vehicle rose 36%.
—Tom Krisher, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Adjective
All excellent numbers for a luxury hybrid SUV with the appointments and F sport performance of a Lexus.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2024
But now, bosses are backtracking: Nearly half of CEOs have concluded that the future of work is hybrid—up from 34% last year.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Ford credited its hybrid and electric vehicle sales with a strong first quarter report earlier this month.
—Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
It is preceded by the high-performance Z06, which debuted in the fall of 2021, and the hybrid E-Ray, which was unveiled in the winter of 2023.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Two other appeals courts use a hybrid test that appears to have components of both of the tests.
—Michael Z. Green, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
The report points to three different tactics for taking carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere: natural methods that rely on plants, soil, and the ocean to absorb CO2; building machines that capture carbon dioxide; and hybrid technologies that employ both natural and engineered processes.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 11 Apr. 2024
For most movies, hybrid releases tend to cut into ticket sales.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Apr. 2024
The cty’s police department already has 13 all-electric vehicles, along with 49 hybrid Police Interceptor vehicles, which the city says is the largest hybrid police fleet in the nation.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
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hybrid
noun
hy·brid
ˈhī-brəd 
1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2
: something heterogeneous in origin or composition
artificial hybrids of DNA and RNA
somatic cell hybrids of mouse and human cells
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