breeding

noun
UK: /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
US: /ˈbriːdɪŋ/

  1. The mating and production of offspring by animals.

    1. The breeding of horses is a common practice on this farm. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful breeding ensures that the puppies have the desired traits for service work. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of cultivating or developing plants.

    1. Breeding new types of roses can take many years to achieve. [ ] [ ]
    2. The breeding program focuses on producing disease-resistant varieties of wheat. [ ] [ ]

  3. Good manners and polite behavior learned from family upbringing.

    1. His good breeding was obvious from his polite conversation. [ ] [ ]
    2. Despite his wealth, his lack of breeding showed in his rude treatment of the staff. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

reproduction propagation cultivation upbringing
breeding verb

  1. Present participle of 'breed': Producing offspring; raising animals or plants.

    1. The farmer is breeding cattle for milk production, it's profitable. [ ] [ ]
    2. They are breeding a new strain of wheat that is resistant to drought conditions. [ ] [ ]
breeding adjective

  1. Used in combination to describe the type of animal or plant being bred.

    1. This is a fast breeding species of fish, they repopulate quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high breeding rate of these insects has led to widespread crop damage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "breeding" in English means: The mating and production of offspring by animals., The process of cultivating or developing plants., Good manners and polite behavior learned from family upbringing..

The phonetic transcription of "breeding" is /ˈbriːdɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈbriːdɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "breeding": reproduction, propagation, cultivation, upbringing.

Example usage of "breeding": "The breeding of horses is a common practice on this farm.". More examples on the page.