Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

Thesaurus

mongrel

adjective
Save Word

Synonyms & Antonyms of mongrel

(Entry 1 of 2)

being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
  • a mongrel dog

Synonyms for mongrel

Words Related to mongrel

Near Antonyms for mongrel

Antonyms for mongrel

mongrel

noun

Synonyms & Antonyms of mongrel (Entry 2 of 2)

an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
  • mongrels often suffer fewer health problems than purebreds

Synonyms for mongrel

Words Related to mongrel

Near Antonyms for mongrel

See the Dictionary Definition 

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about mongrel

Time Traveler for mongrel

Time Traveler

The first known use of mongrel was in the 15th century

See more words from the same century

Cite this Entry

“Mongrel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mongrel. Accessed 5 Dec. 2020.

More from Merriam-Webster on mongrel

Dictionary: Definition of mongrel

Nglish: Translation of mongrel for Spanish Speakers

Comments on mongrel

What made you want to look up mongrel? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Show Comments  Hide Comments 

WORD OF THE DAY

incandescent

Listen to the pronunciation of incandescent

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Musical Words Quiz

  • gramophone
  • Which word describes a musical performance marked by the absence of instrumental accompaniment?
Spell It

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

TAKE THE QUIZ
Citation

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games