thoroughbred
Translation
thoroughbred, purebred
Examples
The thoroughbred won the horse race easily.
The thoroughbred won the horse race easily.
He only buys thoroughbred dogs.
He only buys thoroughbred dogs.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) thoroughbred a purebred animal, especially a horse The thoroughbred is a beautiful animal.
Similar Words
purebred, pedigree
Etymology
From 'thorough' (complete) and 'bred' (past tense of breed). It literally means 'completely bred' or of pure ancestry.
Memory Tips
Think of a horse that has been 'thoroughly' bred for generations to be the best.