hybrid

noun
UK: /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/
US: /ˈhaɪ.brɪd/

  1. Something made by combining two different things.

    1. This car is a hybrid, so it uses both gas and electricity.
    2. The new rose is a hybrid, created by mixing two different types of roses.

  2. An animal or plant that has parents of different species or varieties.

    1. A mule is a hybrid of a donkey and a horse.
    2. Scientists created a hybrid corn that is resistant to disease and drought.

Synonyms

mixture blend cross
hybrid adjective

  1. Relating to or being a hybrid, often combining the benefits of different things.

    1. We have a hybrid car to save on fuel costs.
    2. The company adopted a hybrid approach to work, allowing some remote days.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hybrid" in English means: Something made by combining two different things., An animal or plant that has parents of different species or varieties..

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

Synonyms for "hybrid": mixture, blend, cross.

Example usage of "hybrid": "This car is a hybrid, so it uses both gas and electricity.". More examples on the page.