Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
broodmare
noun
/ˈbruːdˌmɛr/
Definition
A female horse used for breeding purposes.
Examples
- The ranch owner decided to purchase a thoroughbred broodmare to enhance the quality of her foals.
- After carefully evaluating her pedigree, the trainer recommended the mare as an excellent broodmare for future races.
- The versatile broodmare produced foals that excelled in both jumping and dressage competitions.
Meaning
A broodmare is specifically selected for her ability to produce quality offspring in the horse breeding industry.
Synonyms
- breeding mare
- mare
- dam
