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thoroughbred

Syllabification: (thor·ough·bred)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHərəˌbred/

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Definition of thoroughbred

adjective

  • (of a horse) of pure breed, especially of a breed originating from English mares and Arab stallions and widely used as racehorses.
  • informal of outstanding quality:this thoroughbred car affords the luxury of three spoilers

noun

  • a horse of a thoroughbred breed.
  • informal an outstanding or first-class person or thing:this is a real thoroughbred of a record

thoroughbred in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of thoroughbred in the British & World English dictionary