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adjective

ˈpyu̇r-ˈbred How to pronounce purebred (audio)
Definition of purebrednext
as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry that horse is a purebred Arabian

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purebred

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noun

as in full-blood

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Recent Examples of purebred
Adjective
The purebred world isn’t very fond of doodles for various reasons. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026 Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week. — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for purebred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purebred
  1. thoroughbred
  2. full-blood
Adjective
  • Staying strong Despite the bankruptcy, Hawthorne and its harness racing affiliate, Suburban Downs, have applied for racing dates for thoroughbred and harness racing in 2027.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The mobile bar is a converted two-horse thoroughbred horse trailer that her father helped convert, installing sinks, bar tops, a fridge.
    — Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thoroughbred
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  • Carnevor is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to carry MUSE Australian full-blood wagyu steak, produced by cattle with 100% Japanese genetics, but raised with Australia’s industry-leading care practices.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
  • About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Definition of full-blood

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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purebred. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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