Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: thoroughbred
IPA transcription: [θ'ɝoʊbɹ'ɛd]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: pedigree(a), pedigreed, pureblood, pureblooded, thoroughbred
    Meaning: having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal
Usage examples
  • Besides, this cat is a thoroughbred, never been outside the home where she was born till now.
  • He was riding a very fine thoroughbred gray Arab horse with a crimson gold-embroidered saddlecloth.
  • But we could see that the pace was really terrific--that Lieutenant Baldwin was freely using the spur, and that his swift thoroughbred was stretched out like a greyhound, straining every muscle in his effort to keep up.
  • This Lizzie was a bright bay mare, almost thoroughbred, and a great favorite with the gentlemen, on account of her fine action and lively spirit; but Ginger, who knew more of her than I did, told me she was rather nervous.
  • I sat down at the supper table last night at Riddle's, and I looked at Rosy, and I says to myself, 'Chunk, if you get the girl get her on the square--don't try any hocus-pocus with a thoroughbred like her.' And I keeps the paper you give me in my pocket.