rooster

noun

roost·​er ˈrü-stər How to pronounce rooster (audio)
also
ˈru̇- How to pronounce rooster (audio)
1
a
: an adult male domestic chicken : cock
b
: an adult male of various birds other than the domestic chicken
2
: a cocky or vain man

Examples of rooster in a Sentence

We heard the crow of a rooster.
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Where Forte’s wimpy Kevin is a send-up of human fragility, Cena’s Buddy has the shatterproof ego of the rooster Foghorn Leghorn, who also happens to be Acme’s CEO. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The rooms The 160 rooms and suites strike a balance between modern style and island charm, with leafy wallpaper, handsome headboards, and artwork by local artists that nod to Key West’s quirky spirit—think roosters and vintage island scenes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 From a Capitol showdown over roosters to a park packed with banana costumes, Sacramento’s weekend delivered a mix of political news and community celebration. — Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The variance requires the roosters to be part of a railing, however, and for now, they are just bolted to the steps. — Holly Ramer, Fortune, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rooster

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of rooster was in 1772

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rooster

noun
roost·​er ˈrü-stər How to pronounce rooster (audio)
1
: an adult male domestic chicken
2
: an adult male bird

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