noun

cockerel

KO-kuh-ruhl

Cockerel (noun) means a young male chicken. Example: “The cockerel hadn't yet learned to crow properly.”

noun

A young male chicken.

"The cockerel hadn't yet learned to crow properly."

How to Use Cockerel

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA young rooster, not yet fully grown.

Common mistake

A cockerel is specifically young and male; a fully grown male chicken is usually just called a "cock" or "rooster."

cockerels plural

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The _____ hadn't yet learned to crow properly.

From Middle English kokerel, built from "cock" plus a diminutive ending.

Origin: Middle English

mackerel

What does “cockerel” mean?

The word “cockerel” means a young male chicken. In plain terms, a young rooster, not yet fully grown.

How do you pronounce “cockerel”?

“Cockerel” is pronounced KO-kuh-ruhl (/ˈkɑkəɹəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “cockerel” in a sentence?

Here is “cockerel” used in a sentence: “The cockerel hadn't yet learned to crow properly.”

What part of speech is “cockerel”?

“Cockerel” is a noun.

Where does the word “cockerel” come from?

The word “cockerel” comes from Middle English. From Middle English kokerel, built from "cock" plus a diminutive ending.