hybrid

1 of 2

noun

hy·​brid ˈhī-brəd How to pronounce hybrid (audio)
1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
a hybrid of two roses
2
: a person whose background is a blend of two diverse cultures or traditions
3
a
: something heterogeneous in origin or composition : composite
hybrids of complementary DNA and RNA strands
a hybrid of medieval and Renaissance styles
b
: something (such as a power plant, vehicle, or electronic circuit) that has two different types of components performing essentially the same function
drives a hybrid that gets really good mileage
hybridism noun
hybridity noun

hybrid

2 of 2

adjective

1
: relating to or produced from parents of different species, varieties, or breeds
a hybrid rose
hybrid cattle
2
: having or produced by a combination of two or more distinct elements : marked by heterogeneity in origin, composition, or appearance
… difficulties with normal English are … its hybrid vocabulary and the irregularities of English spelling.G. A. Miller
a hybrid style
3
: having two different types of components performing essentially the same function
a hybrid vehicle

Examples of hybrid in a Sentence

Noun a hybrid of two roses The band plays a hybrid of jazz and rock.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The Best Instax Mini Camera and Printer Combo Photograph: Scott Gilbertson Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo $280 at Amazon (Brown) $200 at Best Buy The Instax Mini Evo is the best camera-printer hybrid in the Instax lineup. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 19 Mar. 2024 The initial version of the hybrid is expected to have an output of around 475 hp, with a more potent version expected to follow in the near future. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The recent incident, although rare, does offer a glimpse into what a hybrid connectivity solution would look like, providing internet from both underwater cables, as well as orbital satellites. Passant Rabie / Gizmodo, Quartz, 9 Mar. 2024 This undergirds the country’s hybrid regime, in which political parties may genuinely compete but the winner ultimately serves as a junior partner to the military. Sarah Khan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Mar. 2024 The lightweight mask-conditioner hybrid deeply repairs hair and protects against UV damage thanks to a mix of botanical extracts including watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower. Mary Honkus, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 Lincoln is dropping the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the Aviator. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024 And at Off-White, creative director Ib Kamara’s working woman, global and ageless, came with faux fur, maximalism, in playful, hybrid cuts, breaking boundaries, expectations and labels. Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 The plug-in hybrid can range for 55 km on its battery alone before switching to gasoline propulsion. IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California’s vehicle emissions standards that are the toughest in the nation and require zero-emission and plug-in hybrid vehicles to make up 68% of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2030. Sophie Austin, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 Burton developed a hybrid picking style that used a flat pick between his thumb and index finger, as well as a fingerpick on his middle finger. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, Honor Market takes a different approach to the hybrid model. Nora Heston Tarte, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024 Lincoln’s Nautilus midsize luxury SUV gets longer, more luxurious and sophisticated for 2024, adding a hybrid model and a 48-inch-wide customizable display that literally stretches from door to door across the dashboard. Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024 According to a Gallup survey, one-third of hybrid workers would quit if required to return to the office full time, and almost two-thirds of fully remote employees would walk as well. Tom Saler, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024 Editor Tip: The hybrid mattress has deep coils for support that are spread to increase ventilation, so heat doesn't get trapped inside. Sarah Madaus, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024 To create several hybrid sheep, Schubarth then used MMK's semen to artificially impregnate various species of female sheep, the DOJ said. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2024 His first, Fisker Automotive, produced a plug-in hybrid luxury car called the Fisker Karma. Samantha Delouya, CNN, 13 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin hybrida

First Known Use

Noun

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

circa 1775, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hybrid was in 1601

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Cite this Entry

“Hybrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hybrid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hybrid

1 of 2 noun
hy·​brid
ˈhī-brəd
1
: an offspring of parents with different genes especially when of different races, breeds, species, or genera
2
: something of mixed origin or composition

hybrid

2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to a hybrid : of mixed origin

Medical Definition

hybrid

noun
hy·​brid ˈhī-brəd How to pronounce hybrid (audio)
1
: an offspring of two animals or plants of different races, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
2
: something heterogeneous in origin or composition
artificial hybrids of DNA and RNA
somatic cell hybrids of mouse and human cells
hybrid adjective
hybridism noun
hybridity noun
plural hybridities

Legal Definition

hybrid

adjective
hy·​brid
ˈhī-brid
: consisting of diverse components: as
a
: of, relating to, or being a lawsuit brought by an employee under the Labor Management Relations Act against both the employer for breach of contract and the union for breach of the duty of fair representation
b
: of, relating to, or being representation of a criminal defendant in which the defendant represents himself or herself with the assistance of a lawyer

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