1. a person who breeds animals or plants
2. an animal kept for breeding purposes
3. a type of nuclear reactor that produces more fissile material than it consumes
Usage: technical

Examples

• The dog breeder has been raising golden retrievers for twenty years.
• She is a well-known horse breeder in Kentucky.
• The cattle breeder selected only the healthiest animals for reproduction.
• This mare is an excellent breeder with a strong bloodline.
• The breeder reactor can produce plutonium while generating electricity.
• Many breeders attend the annual livestock show.
• The rose breeder developed a new variety with unusual coloring.