adjective
- not engaged in or relating to reproduction or breeding
Usage: often used in biological contexts
Examples
- The nonbreeding birds gathered in large flocks during winter.
- Scientists studied the behavior of nonbreeding adults in the colony.
- Nonbreeding season typically occurs when food is scarce.
- The zoo keeps nonbreeding pairs in separate enclosures.
- Nonbreeding plumage is often less colorful than breeding plumage.
- Many nonbreeding individuals help care for young in the group.