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Roosters

Verb / ˈru:stɜ:z / Another word for roosters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A rooster is a male chicken that has a red comb on its head and makes a loud crowing sound.

Synonyms & similar words

rooster cock cock cockerel roo bird fowl poultry gamecock chicken hen capote capon chick poult turkey duck goose quail

Example sentences

  1. The roosters on the farm always crow at sunrise.
  2. The rooster's comb was bright red and stood tall on his head.
  3. I heard a rooster crowing in the distance.
  4. The rooster strutted around the barnyard.
  5. The farmer fed the roosters and hens every morning.

Quotes

  • The rooster may crow but it's the hen that lays the egg. - Margaret Thatcher
  • When the rooster crows, it's time to wake up. - Marty Rubin
  • The rooster that crows too soon gets his head chopped off. - Proverb

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