bullfighting
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for bullfighting, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The traditional spectacle in which a matador confronts and kills a bull at close range, historically popular in Spain and its former colonies.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
From bull + fighting.
Full origin of bullfighting →Frequently asked questions
What does “bullfighting” mean?
The word “bullfighting” means the traditional spectacle in which a matador confronts and kills a bull at close range, historically popular in Spain and its former colonies. In plain terms, the sport or spectacle of a matador fighting a bull.
How do you pronounce “bullfighting”?
“Bullfighting” is pronounced BUUL-feye-tihng (/ˈbʊlˌfaɪ.tɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bullfighting” in a sentence?
Here is “bullfighting” used in a sentence: “Bullfighting remains a divisive topic in modern Spain.”
What part of speech is “bullfighting”?
“Bullfighting” is a noun.