rooster
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Noun — An adult male chicken.
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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.
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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.