breeding
noun /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
/ˈbriːdɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the keeping of animals in order to breed (= produce young) from them
- the breeding of horses
- a breeding programme
Extra Examples- Certain characteristics can be developed through selective breeding.
- a campaign to save the condor by captive breeding
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- animal
- horse
- livestock
- …
- season
- stock
- programme/program
- …
- the producing of young animals, plants, etc.
- the breeding season
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- animal
- horse
- livestock
- …
- season
- stock
- programme/program
- …
- the family or social background that is thought to result in good manners
- a sign of good breeding
Extra ExamplesTopics Family and relationshipsc2- Her good breeding shows in her exquisite manners.
- The young man clearly has breeding.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- good
- have