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bullfight

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Noun — A public event, traditional in Spain and some other countries, in which a matador provokes and typically kills a bull.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

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corrida

Etymology

From bull + fight.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bullfight” mean?

The word “bullfight” means a public event, traditional in Spain and some other countries, in which a matador provokes and typically kills a bull. In plain terms, the traditional Spanish spectacle in which a matador confronts and kills a bull.

How do you use “bullfight” in a sentence?

Here is “bullfight” used in a sentence: “They watched a bullfight in Seville during their trip to Spain.”

What part of speech is “bullfight”?

“Bullfight” is a noun.

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