crossbreed

noun
UK: /ˈkrɒs.briːd/
US: /ˈkrɑːs.briːd/

  1. An animal or plant that is a mix of two different breeds.

    1. The farmer raises crossbreed cattle for better meat production.
    2. This crossbreed dog is known for its intelligence and friendly nature.

  2. Something that is a combination of two different things.

    1. The new dance style is a crossbreed of hip-hop and jazz.
    2. This musical piece is a crossbreed between classical and modern rock.

Synonyms

hybrid mix mongrel
crossbreed verb

  1. To breed two different types of animals or plants.

    1. They crossbreed dogs to get specific traits.
    2. Farmers often crossbreed different varieties of wheat to increase yield.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crossbreed" in English means: An animal or plant that is a mix of two different breeds., Something that is a combination of two different things..

The phonetic transcription of "crossbreed" is /ˈkrɒs.briːd/ in British English and /ˈkrɑːs.briːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crossbreed": hybrid, mix, mongrel.

Example usage of "crossbreed": "The farmer raises crossbreed cattle for better meat production.". More examples on the page.