Meaning & use
hybrid
The offspring produced by crossing two different species, varieties, or breeds.
See it in a sentence
The mule is a hybrid produced by crossing a female horse with a male donkey.
Botanists developed a new rose hybrid that resists common fungal diseases.
A note on using this word
Hybrid is also common as an adjective for anything combining two different elements, such as a hybrid car or hybrid work schedule.
Words with a similar meaning
crosscrossbreed
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Another way to use it
2. adjective
Combining two different types, elements, or approaches into one.
The company adopted a hybrid work model, mixing office days with remote work.
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