Synonyms for

Breeders

Verb / ˈbri:dɜ:z / Another word for breeders — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Breeding animals or plants in order to produce a particular trait or characteristic.

Synonyms & similar words

breeder stockbreeder producers growers raisers farmers cultivators propagators reproducers multiplicators generators originators creators developers designers engineers manufacturers makers fabricators craftsmen artisans builders

Synonyms by register

Formal

progenitors producers cultivators propagators

Informal

dog people cat people farmers gardeners

Literary

sires dams fecundators

Antonyms

consumers recipients users buyers customers collectors

Common collocations

  • responsible breeders
  • ethical breeders
  • reputable breeders
  • amateur breeders
  • professional breeders
  • dog breeders
  • cat breeders
  • plant breeders

Word family

noun breeder
verb breed
adjective breeding

Usage note

Refers to individuals or entities that produce offspring, typically of animals or plants. Can sometimes carry a connotation of commercial activity, especially in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The breeders selected the best male and female horses to produce a champion racehorse.
  2. These breeders specialize in breeding rare varieties of orchids.
  3. The breeder was able to produce a new type of tomato that was resistant to disease.
  4. The dog breeder had a litter of cute puppies for sale.
  5. The plant breeder worked hard to develop a new hybrid flower with a unique color.

Quotes

  • Good breeders create life, they don't destroy it.
  • Breeders are the unsung heroes of the animal world.
  • Breeding is not a science, it's an art.

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