noun
bullfight
Bullfight (noun) means a public event, traditional in Spain and some other countries, in which a matador provokes and typically kills a bull. Example: “They watched a bullfight in Seville during their trip to Spain.”
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A public event, traditional in Spain and some other countries, in which a matador provokes and typically kills a bull.
"They watched a bullfight in Seville during their trip to Spain."
How to use bullfight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe traditional Spanish spectacle in which a matador confronts and kills a bull.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bullfights
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They watched a _____ in Seville during their trip to Spain.
Etymology
From bull + fight.
Synonyms
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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.
What is the meaning of bullfight?
"bullfight" (noun) means a public event, traditional in Spain and some other countries, in which a matador provokes and typically kills a bull.
