Synonyms of hybrid

hybrid 1 of 2

adjective

as in mixed

being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera

a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixed
• cross
• hybridized
• crossbred
• mongrel
• grade
• cold-blooded
• crossed
• trihybrid
• dihybrid
• half-bred
• outcrossed
• interbred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purebred
• blooded
• thoroughbred
• full-blood
• full-blooded
• inbred
• pedigreed
• straightbred
• linebred

hybrid

2 of 2

noun

ˈhī-brəd 

as in cross

an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera

a tangelo is a hybrid of the tangerine and the grapefruit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cross
• crossbreed
• crossbred
• mongrel
• intercross
• mule
• outcross
• half-bred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• thoroughbred
• full-blood
• purebred
• pureblood

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hybrid

Adjective

Chicago Public Schools’ 21-member board is among the largest in the country, and its shift from decades of mayoral control to a hybrid body has at times brought growing pains. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Jai Santoshi Mata is a hybrid project and is set to go on the floors early next year. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Noun

Finally, every Russian hybrid attack should drive allies to increase their support for Ukraine. — Julianne Smith, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026

What Could Be Next Expect oil-in-serum hybrids to move from niche to default. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026