bullfighting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A traditional spectacle, popular in Spain and many former Spanish colonies, in which a matador manipulates and ultimately kills a bull at close range.

Pronunciation

/ˈbʊlˌfaɪ.tɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-bullfighting.wav

Word forms

bullfighting bullfightings bull-fighting

Etymology

From bull + fighting.

Derived words

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