thoroughbred

noun

Meaning

A horse belonging to a breed developed in England for racing, known for its speed, agility, and documented ancestry.

Examples

  • The farm specializes in breeding high-quality thoroughbreds for the international racing circuit.
  • She spent years studying the lineage of every thoroughbred in the stable to ensure the best genetic pairing.

Synonyms: racehorse, purebred, pedigreed, blooded