1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
a hybrid of two roses
2
: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3
a
: something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite
hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands
a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles
b
: something (such as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function
drives a hybrid that gets really good mileage
1
: relating to or produced from parents of different species, varieties, or breeds
a hybrid rose
hybrid cattle
2
: having or produced by a combination of two or more distinct elements : marked by heterogeneity in origin, composition, or appearance
… difficulties with normal English are … its hybrid vocabulary and the irregularities of English spelling.—
G. A. Miller
G. A. Millera hybrid style
3
: having two different types of components performing essentially the same function
a hybrid vehicle
Examples of hybrid in a Sentence
Noun
a hybrid of two roses
The band plays a hybrid of jazz and rock.
Adjective
a hybrid rose called "American Beauty" was actually first developed in France
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Here are three of the top-mileage 2025 hybrids available, and my recent impressions.
2025 Toyota Prius (Up to 57 MPG Combined)
Fuel Economy: The 2025 Toyota Prius achieves EPA ratings of up to 57 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway for the front-wheel-drive LE trim.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
One thing that any quantum solution will likely do is perform computations using hybrid solutions that partner with supercomputers and AI computers.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Modern hybrids feature the best of both worlds, with better pest and disease resistance, high production and really good flavor.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
Here are three of the top-mileage 2025 hybrids available, and my recent impressions.
2025 Toyota Prius (Up to 57 MPG Combined)
Fuel Economy: The 2025 Toyota Prius achieves EPA ratings of up to 57 mpg in the city and 56 mpg on the highway for the front-wheel-drive LE trim.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
As business leaders increasingly grapple with hybrid work environments and global operations with employees in multiple locations and countries, finding volunteer opportunities for your staff can be challenging.
—Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
One thing that any quantum solution will likely do is perform computations using hybrid solutions that partner with supercomputers and AI computers.
—Rachel Curry, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hybrid. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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hybrid
noun
hy·brid
ˈhī-brəd 
1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2
: something heterogeneous in origin or composition
artificial hybrids of DNA and RNA
somatic cell hybrids of mouse and human cells
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