standard-bred

[ stan-derd-bred ]

adjective

1. pertaining to a horse of the Standardbred breed.

standard-bred

noun

1. a US and Canadian breed of trotting and pacing horse, used esp for harness-racing

Word History and Origins

Origin of standard-bred¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Word History and Origins

Origin of standard-bred¹

C19: so called because they are bred to attain a prescribed standard of speed

Example Sentences

A standard-bred animal is one that is bred especially to conform to requirements agreed upon by breeders and exhibitors.

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It reminds me of the time I went on a hunt on a Standard-bred trotter.

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These were hardy little animals, a cross between a standard-bred saddle horse of the north and a mustang.

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It was Miss Hinckley in a smart trap, to which was harnessed a beautiful horse, standard bred, one could see at a glance.

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