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straightbred

adjective

straight·​bred ˈstrāt-ˈbred How to pronounce straightbred (audio)
Synonyms of straightbrednext
: produced by breeding a single breed, strain, or type
straightbred cattle
straightbred noun

Word History

First Known Use

1874, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of straightbred was in 1874

Cite this Entry

“Straightbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straightbred. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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