thoroughbred

• Bezeichnet ein Tier, besonders ein Pferd, reinrassiger Abstammung; wird auch metaphorisch für einen Menschen von hervorragender Qualität oder Ausbildung verwendet.

Describes an animal, especially a horse, of pure breed; also used metaphorically to describe a person of excellent quality or training.

1. Purebred lineageB2formal

   Having a documented ancestry that proves the animal is of pure breed, especially for horses.

   Vollblut

   • The farm specializes in thoroughbred horses for racing.
   • Only thoroughbred animals are allowed in the competition.
   • She bought a thoroughbred stallion with a long pedigree.

   Synonymebloodedfull-bloodedpurebloodedpurebred

• Substantiv, das ein Tier bezeichnet, besonders ein Pferd, das einer reinrassigen und unvermischten Zuchtlinie entstammt und oft für Rennen oder andere Wettkämpfe gezüchtet wurde; kann auch auf einen Menschen mit vornehmer oder guter Herkunft angewendet werden.

A noun referring to an animal, especially a horse, of pure and unmixed lineage, often bred for racing or other competitive purposes; can also refer to a person of refined or well-bred background.

1. A well-bred personC1formal

   A person of refined upbringing, manners, or social standing.

   Aristokrat

   • He was considered a thoroughbred in high society.
   • Her elegant demeanor marked her as a true thoroughbred.
   • The family prided themselves on being thoroughbreds of the old aristocracy.

   Synonymearistocratblue bloodpatrician

   Antonymeboorchurllout

2. A purebred racehorseB2formal

   A horse of a specific breed originating from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, known for speed and agility.

   Vollblutpferd

   • The thoroughbred won the Kentucky Derby by a wide margin.
   • She owns several thoroughbreds that compete in national races.
   • Thoroughbreds are prized for their stamina and speed.

   Synonymepedigreepurebredracehorse

3. A pedigreed animalB2formal

   An animal, especially a horse, with a documented lineage of unmixed ancestry.

   Vollblüter

   • The kennel specializes in thoroughbred dogs with championship bloodlines.
   • Only thoroughbred animals are allowed in this competition.
   • He paid a high price for a thoroughbred stallion.

   Synonymepedigreepurebloodpurebred