rooster
/'ru:stə/
Definition
- Noun:
- An adult male chicken: A rooster is a fully grown male chicken, known for its distinctive crowing, often at dawn. It is the counterpart to the hen (adult female chicken).
Usage
- The word "rooster" is used primarily in American English to refer to the male chicken. In British English, the equivalent term is "cock" or "cockerel" (for a young male).
- It functions as a common noun and is typically used in contexts related to farming, animal husbandry, folklore, and as a symbol (e.g., of morning or vigilance).
Examples
- Noun:
- The rooster crowed loudly at sunrise.
- We have one rooster and several hens in our backyard coop.
- The rooster is often depicted as a symbol of France.
Advanced Usage
- "to rule the roost": To be in charge or in a position of authority within a group or household.
- Even though she's the youngest, she really rules the roost in that family.
Variants and Related Words
- Cock (n): The standard British English term for an adult male chicken.
- Cockerel (n): A young male chicken.
- Hen (n): An adult female chicken.
- Chick (n): A baby chicken.
- Roost (n): A place where birds, including chickens, perch or rest.
Synonyms
- Cock (chiefly British English)
- Male chicken
Antonyms
- Hen: An adult female chicken.
Related Idioms
- "cock of the walk": A person who behaves in a domineering or arrogant manner, believing themselves to be the most important in a group. (Note: This idiom uses "cock," the British term, but is understood in American English).
- After his promotion, he strutted around the office like the cock of the walk.
Noun
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adult male chicken
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