Meaning & use

hybrid

noun·Academic

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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