noun🔗ShareAn organism produced by mating of individuals of different varieties or breeds."The labradoodle is a popular crossbreed, known for its intelligence and low-shedding coat. "organismbiologyanimalplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo produce (an organism) by the mating of individuals of different breeds, varieties, or species; hybridize."A farmer might crossbreed different types of cows to produce offspring that give more milk. "organismbiologyanimalplantagriculturenatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mate so as to produce a hybrid; interbreed."Farmers sometimes crossbreed different types of cows to get healthier and more productive offspring. "animalbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mate (an organism) with another organism so as to produce a hybrid."A farmer might crossbreed a strong, but low-milk-producing cow with a high-milk-producing, but weaker cow to create offspring that are both strong and produce a lot of milk. "organismbiologyagricultureanimalplantscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading