cocker
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for cocker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Short for cocker spaniel, a breed of dog originally bred to hunt woodcock.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use cocker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From "cock" (as in woodcock, the bird these dogs were bred to hunt) plus the agent suffix "-er."
Full origin of cocker →Frequently asked questions
What does “cocker” mean?
The word “cocker” means short for cocker spaniel, a breed of dog originally bred to hunt woodcock. In plain terms, a common short name for the cocker spaniel dog breed.
How do you pronounce “cocker”?
“Cocker” is pronounced KO-kuh (/ˈkɑkəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “cocker” in a sentence?
Here is “cocker” used in a sentence: “Their cocker bounded across the field after every thrown ball.”
What part of speech is “cocker”?
“Cocker” is a noun.