Rooster definition

ro͝ostər
roosters
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The adult male of the chicken and other, similar birds.
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A male of any species of gallinaceous bird. Typically refers to the domestic chicken, Gallus gallus domesticus.
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A person regarded as cocky or pugnacious.
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An adult male chicken.
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An adult male of certain other birds.
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Noun

Singular:
rooster
Plural:
roosters

Origin of rooster

  • roost +"Ž -er

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Rooster Sentence Examples

  • Carmen woke the next morning to the sound of a rooster crowing.

  • An old farmer decides it's time to get a new rooster for his hens.

  • He reminded her of a Banty rooster facing it off with a big Leghorn.

  • Even so, it's easy to fall for a rooster because they tend to be interesting and brave.

  • The second trine is the ox, the snake and the rooster.

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