thoroughbred

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The franchise took its first step toward that when it agreed to spend nearly $200 million for a property that used to host Arlington Park, a thoroughbred racetrack in Chicago’s northwest suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Barry Hills: British thoroughbred horse trainer had 3,181 winners in Britain and won four of the five British Classics at least once.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

John C. Harris, California horse-racing mogul, had a particular love for the thoroughbred breeding and racing sector of his company, Harris Farms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

He patted the boat as if it was a thoroughbred horse.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke