Definition of matador
: a bullfighter who has the principal role and who kills the bull in a bullfight
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Kobe Paras has transferred from Creighton to Cal State Northridge and will be eligible to play basketball for the Matadors in 2018-19.
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The Matadors (11-12) dominated the game and only had to wait five innings to begin celebrating their sixth title overall when the game was halted by the mercy rule.
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Horry, chest puffed and arms flexed, gave a cold matador’s stare as his team rushed to him.
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The matador emceed a Cher trivia contest, which rewarded a few lucky bar patrons with iPod Nanos and gift certificates for massages.
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Origin and Etymology of matador
Spanish, from matar to kill
First Known Use: 1681
MATADOR Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of matador for English Language Learners
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: the person who has the major part in a bullfight and who kills the bull
MATADOR Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of matador for Students
: a bullfighter who plays the most important human part in a bullfight
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See words that rhyme with matador Spanish Central: Translation of matador Nglish: Translation of matador for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about matador
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