noun
cockerel
KO-kuh-ruhl
Cockerel (noun) means a young male chicken. Example: “The cockerel hadn't yet learned to crow properly.”
noun
1
A young male chicken.
"The cockerel hadn't yet learned to crow properly."
How to use cockerel
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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Word forms
- Plural
- cockerels
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Etymology
From Middle English kokerel, built from "cock" plus a diminutive ending.
Rhymes for cockerel
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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.
