breeder
ˈbriː.dər
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Definition of breeder - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
professionalperson who breeds plants or animals professionally
  • The breeder won an award for the best roses.
cultivator
2.
animalsanimal kept for breeding purposes
  • The farmer selected the healthiest breeder for the herd.
stud
3.
nuclear reactorTECH.device that produces more fissionable material than it consumesTECH.
  • The nuclear breeder reactor is crucial for sustainable energy..
generator producer reactor
4.
mathematicsTECH.pattern in cellular automata with quadratic growthTECH.
  • The breeder in the simulation created complex patterns.
5.
sexualityRareSlangUSheterosexual person in gay slangRareSlangUS
  • In some circles, he's referred to as a breeder.
heterosexual straight
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Expressions with breeder

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expert in animal genetics and care
As a stock breeder, she improved the herd's health.
person who develops new plant varieties by choosing and crossing parent plants
The plant breeder created a more drought-tolerant wheat variety.
nuclear reactor generating more fissile material than it consumes
The breeder reactor efficiently produced more fuel than it used.
type of nuclear reactor that creates more fissile material than it consumes
The fast breeder reactor is key to sustainable nuclear energy production..

Origin of breeder

English, breed (produce) + -er (agent)

Terms with breeder included in their meaning

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breeder
individual who breeds or collects birds
breeder
person who breeds and cares for horses
breeder
person who breeds birds
breeder
person who breeds and cares for cats
breeder
person who breeds and trains fighting cocks
breeder
person who breeds and cares for horses

Examples of breeder in a sentence

  • A renowned breeder developed this new plant variety.
  • She became a successful breeder of champion horses.
  • The breeder ensured the puppies were healthy and strong.
  • A breeder reactor can generate more fuel.
  • Scientists are researching breeder reactors for future use.
  • The breeder expanded rapidly in the grid.

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  1. French:éleveur, reproducteur, ...
  2. German:Züchter, Zuchttier, ...
  3. Italian:allevatore, riproduttore, ...
  4. Spanish:criador, reproductor, ...
  5. Portuguese:criador, reprodutor, ...
  6. Chinese:育种者, 种畜, ...
  7. Japanese:ブリーダー, 繁殖用動物, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَبٍّ, حَيَوان تَناسُل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְגַדֵּל, בְּהֶמַת רְבִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:заводчик, производитель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:селекціонер, плідник, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रजनक, प्रजननकर्ता, ...

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