Collocations for breed - noun
1. type of animal
ADJ.
new | rare | hardy
VERB + BREED
keep
a farm that keeps rare breeds
a farm that keeps rare breeds
PREP.
~ of
a new breed of dairy cattle
a new breed of dairy cattle
2. particular type of person
ADJ.
new | dying, rare
Entertainers of this sort are now a dying breed.
Entertainers of this sort are now a dying breed.
PREP.
~ of
a new breed of international criminals
a new breed of international criminals
PHRASES
a breed apart
Health workers are a breed apart in their commitment and dedication to duty.
Health workers are a breed apart in their commitment and dedication to duty.