noun

bullfighting

BUUL-feye-tihng

Bullfighting (noun) means the traditional spectacle in which a matador confronts and kills a bull at close range, historically popular in Spain and its former colonies. Example: “Bullfighting remains a divisive topic in modern Spain.”

noun

The traditional spectacle in which a matador confronts and kills a bull at close range, historically popular in Spain and its former colonies.

"Bullfighting remains a divisive topic in modern Spain."

How to use bullfighting

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sport or spectacle of a matador fighting a bull.

Word forms

bullfightings plural

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Etymology

From bull + fighting.

Synonyms

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Related words

matador

Rhymes for bullfighting

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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.

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