purebred

American  

[pyoor-bred, pyoor-bred] / ˈpyʊərˈbrɛd, ˈpyʊərˌbrɛd /

adjective

1. of or relating to an animal, all of whose ancestors derive over many generations from a recognized breed.

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noun

1. a purebred animal, especially one of registered pedigree.

purebred British  

adjective

1. denoting a pure strain obtained through many generations of controlled breeding for desirable traits

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noun

1. a purebred animal Compare grade crossbred

Etymology

Origin of purebred

First recorded in 1865–70; pure + bred

Example Sentences

Uncle Jack was going to pay him an absurd amount to visit his purebred Persian cat.

From Literature

This show draws national attention to purebred dogs and their competition, as the Puppy Bowl spotlights rescue and adoption.

From Salon

For 31 years Labradors topped the American Kennel Club’s purebred rankings, which are based on more than one million annual registrations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Knowles sued the seller, Tweed Fox of Carlsbad Cotons, over the test results showing Ted was not a purebred puppy, but said she lost.

From Los Angeles Times

I mention specific breeds, but please read each with an asterisk: I am not suggesting a dog has to be purebred to be pure fun.

From Los Angeles Times