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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither a rooster's call, or bragging loudly about a success.

Word forms

crowings plural

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Rhymes for crowing

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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