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hybrids

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhaɪbɹədz// UK //hˈaɪbɹɪdz// hy·brids

n. things that are made by combining two different styles, types, or species. You often hear this word when talking about cars that use both gas and electricity.

n. offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties; also refers to things of mixed origin or composition. Often used in technical contexts like biology or automotive engineering.


SIMPLE

Many modern cars are hybrids that use both gas and electricity.

CONTEXTUAL

The gardener created beautiful hybrids by cross-breeding different types of roses from his collection.

COMPLEX

The new architectural style represents a series of hybrids, blending traditional local materials with the sleek, minimalist lines of contemporary industrial design.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used as a plural noun to refer to a category of vehicles or biological organisms.

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