English · Word Candidate

hybrid

/ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hybrids

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Con lai từ việc giao phối giữa các thực thể khác nhau

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Noun

Examples

Lastly, the hybrids or mongrels from between all the domestic breeds of pigeons are perfectly fertile.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Something of mixed origin or composition; often, a tool or technology that combines the benefits of formerly separate tools or technologies.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một thứ có nguồn gốc hoặc thành phần hỗn hợp

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Noun

Examples

Starting in the mid-1940s, the legendary Danish designer Hans Wegner created a series of chairs inspired by Ming Dynasty furnishings, their streamlined frames a hybrid of imperial Chinese forms and Scandinavian modernism.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of or composed of mixed origin or composition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có nguồn gốc hoặc thành phần hỗn hợp

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Adjective

Examples

a hybrid mix of jazz and punk

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of a car, running on both fuel (gasoline or diesel) and electricity (battery or energy from the sun).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Động cơ chạy bằng nhiên liệu và điện

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Adjective

Examples

Brooklyn has opted for hybrid SUVs, at least, to show environmental consciousness.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hybrid” mean?

Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains.

Is “hybrid” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.