hybrid
noun
the offspring of two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, species, or genera, especially as produced through human manipulation for specific genetic characteristics.
hybrids
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pluralof hybrid.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Berlin would push for "concrete measures" from Brussels in areas including plug-in hybrids and local content requirements, he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Ford said it will kill several EV models and pivot toward hybrids, while Honda canceled the rollout of its anticipated 0 Series EVs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Toyota, meanwhile, is pumping out a string of new models, capitalizing on surging demand for hybrids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"We think there's a great future in hybrids," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The idea caught on in a big way, and trailer parks across the country had quickly evolved into “stacks” like this one—strange hybrids of shantytowns, squatter settlements, and refugee camps.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
