breeding

simple noun12 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

the process of choosing organisms with particular characteristics to produce offspring with more desirable characteristics

the activity of producing new animals of a specific kind

the breeding of wild animals in a place like a zoo, rather than in their natural home, especially to protect them from extinction

the activity of producing new varieties of plants

the activity of producing new farm animals such as cattle and sheep

the activity of producing new horses, often for racing or work

the quality of being polite and having good manners

to possess the qualities of a polite and well-mannered person

the time of year when animals or birds breed

a planned series of actions for breeding animals or plants, typically used in American English

a planned series of actions for breeding animals or plants, typically used in British English

animals that are kept for breeding to produce more animals