CROSSBREED Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

crossbreed

noun

ˈkrȯs-ˌbrēd

as in hybrid

an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera a Siamese crossbreed who was atypically black, but had the build and voice of a Siamese

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Recent Examples of crossbreed This number, however, does not include mixed-breed dogs or designer crossbreeds, such as the Goldendoodle (a golden retriever-poodle mix) or Cockapoo (a cocker spaniel-poodle mix). —

Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 9 Nov. 2024 The distillery enlisted the help of a scientist to create a crossbreed of barley that could stand up to extreme fluctuations in weather in the mountains, which ranges from hot summers to snowy winters. —

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 July 2024 The crossbreed was already banned late last year in England and Wales, according to the Irish Examiner. —

Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 June 2024 Burmese and Birman cats have the highest life expectancy after their first year of life (14.4 years), followed by crossbreed cats, which typically live for another 11.9 years, as compared to purebred cats, who instead live for another 10.4 years. —

Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for crossbreed