Breeding Definition & Meaning
breeding
- adjective
- producing offspring or set aside especially for producing offspring; "the breeding population"; "retained a few bulls for breeding purposes"
- noun
- elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
- the result of good upbringing (especially knowledge of correct social behavior); "a woman of breeding and refinement"
- helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community; "they debated whether nature or nurture was more important"
- the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization
- the sexual activity of conceiving and bearing offspring
"Breeding" in song lyrics
See how breeding is used in real songs:
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"Bleed appleseed apple seed, leave me with a breeding"
Aesop Rock — Appleseed Intro -
"Scheming on the greenery, the scenery we breeding"
Cale Sampson f/ D-Ray, TheSnowyOwl — Face It -
"To the day that I'm leaving, till they stop me from breeding"
Gambino Family — Desperados
Words that rhyme with breeding
Usage tips for "breeding"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "breeding" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for breeding to find words that pair well.