Breeder

Pronunciation: /ˈbriː.dər/

Definitions of breeder

noun an organization or individual that breeds and sells animals, especially pets

Example Sentences

A1 The breeder had a litter of puppies for sale.

A2 The breeder specialized in breeding show-quality cats.

B1 The breeder provided documentation for the purebred dogs.

B2 The breeder was known for producing champion horses.

C1 The breeder's reputation as a top-notch breeder spread internationally.

C2 The breeder's meticulous breeding techniques resulted in highly sought-after animals.

Examples of breeder in a Sentence

formal The breeder carefully selected the parents of the puppies to ensure they had good health and temperament.

informal My friend's cousin is a dog breeder and always has the cutest puppies for sale.

slang That breeder is known for producing top-notch quality animals.

figurative The author is a breeder of ideas, constantly coming up with new and innovative concepts.

Grammatical Forms of breeder

• past tense: bred
• plural: breeders
• comparative: more breeding
• superlative: most breeding
• present tense: breeds
• future tense: will breed
• perfect tense: have bred
• continuous tense: is breeding
• singular: breeder
• positive degree: breeder
• infinitive: to breed
• gerund: breeding
• participle: breeding

Origin and Evolution of breeder

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'breeder' originated from the Old English word 'bredan' meaning 'to bring forth, produce, or raise'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'breeder' has evolved to specifically refer to someone who raises animals or plants for breeding purposes, or someone who produces offspring. It can also have negative connotations when used to describe a person who irresponsibly produces offspring without regard for their well-being.