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breeder

[bree-der] / ˈbri dər /


NOUN
grower
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In breeder parlance, miniature can apply to any pig under 300 pounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The French cattle breeder added she fears "mass imports of meat that do not meet France's specifications."

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Sir Thomas Pilkington:, external A successful owner, breeder and administrator, he was senior steward of the Jockey Club from 1994 to 1998 and also acted as chair of the British Horseracing Board.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

So how did a small plant breeder in Somerset end up selling tropical plants all over the world?

From BBC • Oct. 23, 2025

Antiques and Oriental rugs tell people that my mother may be a dog breeder who dropped out of Bryn Mawr, but she’s got power—because she’s got money.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart