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thoroughbreds

The correct spelling is thoroughbreds.

How to pronounce thoroughbreds

noun

Say it like: Tho-row-bre-ds

The correct spelling is thoroughbreds. A horse of a breed derived from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, bred for racing. (usually capitalized: Thoroughbred.) For example: "That athlete is a real thoroughbred."

Usage Examples

That athlete is a real thoroughbred.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A horse of a breed derived from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, bred for racing. (usually capitalized: Thoroughbred.)
  2. 2.Any purebred horse.
  3. 3.A person of uncommon strength or endurance (like that of a thoroughbred horse).
  4. 4.A well-bred person.

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