breeder
Americannoun
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breeders
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an animal, plant, or person that produces offspring or reproduces.
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a person who raises animals or plants primarily for breeding purposes.
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Also called breeder reactor. Energy. a nuclear reactor in which more fissile material is produced than is consumed.
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Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used by gay people to refer to a heterosexual person.
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Slang: Sometimes Offensive. a term used especially by child-free people to refer to a biological parent.
noun
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a person who breeds plants or animals
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something that reproduces, esp to excess
rabbits are persistent breeders
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an animal kept for breeding purposes
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a source or cause
a breeder of discontent
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short for breeder reactor
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Judi Elford, a breeder who runs Vanderbilt Samoyeds in Ontario, said she did not sell Swift and Kelce their puppy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
She was a racehorse owner, breeder and a racing fan who, like her grandson William, often revealed a more private side of her personality in her reactions while watching a race.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
More than 100,000 contraband cockroaches were found in a raid on a commercial breeder in the town of Bathurst, west of Sydney, Australia's environment department said on Friday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Showhouses are always extravagant, and this year’s event takes place inside the 8,000-square-foot former home of Clara Baldwin Stocker, daughter of land investor and racehorse breeder Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
His interest in fabulous beasts was encouraged by his mother, who was an enthusiastic breeder of fancy Hippogriffs.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
Samoyed puppies from reputable breeders cost between $4,000 and $7,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Though the Womacks come from a line of West Virginian horse breeders, there was nothing Americana about the childhoods of BG, Zeimani and Kucha.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
"Because of the increase in the population, people are now very disturbed. Damage is being done to farmers, livestock breeders and beekeepers," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The findings may prove especially valuable for crop breeders who are trying to address challenges such as drought and food shortages.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
He looked at dog breeders, who created new breeds by selecting for traits they wanted.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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