noun
crowing
KROH-ihng
Crowing (noun) means a triumphant cry of joy or satisfaction, or the loud call of a rooster. Example: “The crowing of the cockerel woke the whole farm at dawn.”
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A triumphant cry of joy or satisfaction, or the loud call of a rooster.
"The crowing of the cockerel woke the whole farm at dawn."
How to use crowing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a rooster's call, or bragging loudly about a success.
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- Plural
- crowings
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What does “crowing” mean?
The word “crowing” means a triumphant cry of joy or satisfaction, or the loud call of a rooster. In plain terms, either a rooster's call, or bragging loudly about a success.
How do you pronounce “crowing”?
“Crowing” is pronounced KROH-ihng (/ˈkɹoʊɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “crowing” in a sentence?
Here is “crowing” used in a sentence: “The crowing of the cockerel woke the whole farm at dawn.”
What part of speech is “crowing”?
“Crowing” is a noun.
