Thoroughbred

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈθʌrəˌbrɛd/

Definitions of thoroughbred

noun a horse of pure breed, especially one descended from recognized lines

Example Sentences

A1 A thoroughbred is a type of horse.

A2 The rancher raised thoroughbreds for racing.

B1 The jockey rode a thoroughbred in the big race.

B2 The wealthy businessman owned a stable of thoroughbreds.

C1 The champion racehorse was a purebred Arabian thoroughbred.

C2 The auction featured some of the finest thoroughbreds in the country.

adjective of pure breed; pedigreed

Example Sentences

A1 She rode a thoroughbred horse in the race.

A2 The rancher raised thoroughbred cattle for breeding purposes.

B1 The company hired a thoroughbred marketing team to launch their new product.

B2 The chef prepared a thoroughbred meal for the important guests.

C1 The author's thoroughbred research on the topic was evident in the book.

C2 The lawyer presented a thoroughbred case in court, winning the trial.

Examples of thoroughbred in a Sentence

formal The owner proudly showcased his prized thoroughbred at the prestigious horse show.

informal My neighbor's thoroughbred is always the fastest horse at the racetrack.

slang That thoroughbred is a real speed demon on the track!

figurative She was a thoroughbred in the world of finance, always outperforming her peers.

Grammatical Forms of thoroughbred

past tense

thoroughbred

plural

thoroughbreds

comparative

more thoroughbred

superlative

most thoroughbred

present tense

thoroughbreds

future tense

will thoroughbred

perfect tense

have thoroughbred

continuous tense

is thoroughbreading

singular

thoroughbred

positive degree

thoroughbred

infinitive

to thoroughbred

gerund

thoroughbreading

participle

thoroughbred

Origin and Evolution of thoroughbred

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'thoroughbred' originated in England in the 18th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe purebred horses of English ancestry, the term 'thoroughbred' has evolved to also refer to anything that is of superior quality or excellence.