matador
noun/ˈmætəˌdɔr/
Frequency rank: #16,156 most common English word
Meaning
A bullfighter who performs the final stage of a bullfight and kills the bull.
Example sentence
The crowd cheered wildly as the matador waved his red cape at the charging bull.
Synonyms & related words
- bullfighter
- torero
- toreador
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