breeder

noun

breed·​er ˈbrē-dər 

: one that breeds: such as

a

: an animal or plant kept for propagation

b

: one engaged in the breeding of a specified organism

c

: a nuclear reactor designed to produce more fissionable material than it uses as fuel

called also breeder reactor

Examples of breeder in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to a release from the Orange County Government, the owner of the puppies, who is not identified, recently purchased the four Bernedoodles from a breeder. —Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024

Some of the law’s biggest proponents are deer breeders, whose operations support the state’s multi-billion-dollar hunting industry by providing trophy bucks for game ranches. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

breeder

noun

breed·​er

: one that breeds: as

a

: an animal or plant kept for propagation

b

: one engaged in the breeding of a specified organism