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Meaning of dying breed | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A group of people or things that is becoming less numerous over time.

idiomatic

Examples

“Book lovers are a dying breed⟳; now people just watch⟳ online videos.”
“In contrast, the coaches stored at Great Yarmouth are something of a dying breed⟳ as the modern railway in the UK becomes unit-based. "Some of these are sort⟳ of 40-50 years old. Most things can be repaired, metal can be welded - they're very, very comfortable," explains Steward.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

dying declaration Dying Earth dying gasp dying pig dying quail dying room

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