thoroughbred
word
Definition
A 'thoroughbred' is a horse of a special breed known for speed and racing ability. It can also describe a person or animal of pure, high-quality lineage.
Usage & Nuances
Used most often for racehorses, especially in horse racing contexts ('thoroughbred racehorse'). Can be used metaphorically for people, but this is somewhat formal or literary. Not interchangeable with 'purebred', which is broader for any pure race of animal.
Spanish: pura sangrePortuguese (BR): puro-sanguePortuguese (PT): puro-sangueChinese (Simplified): 纯种马Chinese (Traditional): 純種馬Hindi: थरोब्रेड घोड़ाArabic: جواد أصيلBengali: থারোব্রেড (ঘোড়া) - বিশুদ্ধ বংশধারার (আলোচনার প্রসঙ্গে)Russian: чистокровная лошадь - чистокровный (перен.)Japanese: サラブレッドVietnamese: ngựa thuần chủng - người/cá thể thuần chủng (bóng)Korean: 서러브레드 (경주마) - 순혈 (비유적으로, 사람/동물)Turkish: safkan at - safkan (mecaz, insan veya hayvan)Urdu: اصیل گھوڑا - خالص نسل (تشبیہاً)Indonesian: ngựa thuần chủng - người thuần chủng (bóng)
Example Sentences
The thoroughbred won the race easily.
basic
A thoroughbred is fast and strong.
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This farm breeds thoroughbreds for racing.
basic
Many people admire the elegance of a thoroughbred horse.
natural
Raising a thoroughbred takes time, patience, and expertise.
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He's a thoroughbred when it comes to business — talented and driven.
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