rooster
1 synonym for rooster, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An adult male chicken.
How to use rooster
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
crow like a rooster
a farmyard rooster
the rooster crowed
Etymology
Formed from roost plus -er, originally meaning "one that roosts." It became the polite American alternative to "cock" once that word picked up other slang meanings.
Full origin of rooster →Frequently asked questions
What does “rooster” mean?
The word “rooster” means an adult male chicken. In plain terms, a rooster is a male chicken, known for crowing at sunrise.
How do you pronounce “rooster”?
“Rooster” is pronounced ROOS-tuh (/ˈɹustəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rooster” in a sentence?
Here is “rooster” used in a sentence: “The rooster crowed just after dawn and woke the whole street.”
What part of speech is “rooster”?
“Rooster” is a noun.
Is “rooster” a common word?
“Rooster” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Related words
cock-a-doodle-doo
roost
