rooster
word
/ˈɹustɝ/
ROO-stur
/ɹˈuːstɐ/
ROO-stuh
Definition
A rooster is an adult male chicken, known for its colorful feathers and loud crowing sound, especially in the morning.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for farm animals; don't confuse with 'hen' (female chicken). 'Rooster' is mostly used in American English, while 'cockerel' can mean a young male chicken. Roosters symbolize morning and are often associated with the sound 'cock-a-doodle-doo'.
Spanish: galloPortuguese (BR): galoPortuguese (PT): galoChinese (Simplified): 公鸡Chinese (Traditional): 公雞Hindi: मुर्गाArabic: ديكBengali: মোরগRussian: петухJapanese: 雄鶏Vietnamese: gà trốngKorean: 수탉Turkish: horozUrdu: مرغIndonesian: ayam jantan
Example Sentences
The rooster wakes everyone up in the morning.
basic
A rooster has bright red feathers on its head.
basic
We saw a rooster and three hens on the farm.
basic
That rooster is so loud, I can't sleep past 6 a.m. anymore.
natural
Every morning, the rooster announces the start of a new day.
natural
I painted a bright rooster on the side of the barn for decoration.
natural