Roosters Meaning in English
word · lemma: rooster
ˈɹustɝz
ROOS-terz
ɹˈuːstəz
ROOS-tuhz
Definition
Roosters are adult male chickens, known for crowing loudly, especially at sunrise.
Usage & Nuances
'Rooster' is common in American English; 'cockerel' is used for a young male. Often associated with farms and the sound 'cock-a-doodle-doo'. Plural is 'roosters'. Do not use for female chickens ('hen').
Spanish: gallosPortuguese (BR): galosPortuguese (PT): galosChinese (Simplified): 公鸡Chinese (Traditional): 公雞Hindi: मुर्गेArabic: ديكةBengali: মোরগRussian: петухиJapanese: 雄鶏Vietnamese: gà trốngKorean: 수탉Turkish: horozUrdu: مرغےIndonesian: ayam jantan
Example Sentences
The farm has three roosters and ten hens.
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Roosters crow loudly in the morning.
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Children watched the roosters running around the yard.
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If you keep too many roosters, they might fight with each other.
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I can hear the roosters even with the windows closed!
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Some people raise roosters for their colorful feathers.
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