Definition of matador
: a bullfighter who has the principal role and who kills the bull in a bullfight
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Recent Examples of matador from the Web
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Two men (a nurse and a journalist) share a friendship while caring for their girlfriends (a dancer and a matador), who are both comatose.
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In afternoon bullfights, the bulls face matadors and almost certain death. Herding the bulls through the streets of Pamplona dates back to the 13th century to corral the bulls into a bullfighting ring.
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Her 160 career RBI are also fifth in conference history and second in Matadors chronicle.
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A few pitches later McGonigle hit a routine ground ball to first base that was bobbled, allowing McGonigle to reach base and bringing home Jake Hassard to to put the Matadors ahead 2-1.
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KUH has others of these large Matador row homes from as low as the $760s, from the $930s for super-wide designs with main-floor masters.
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But Theus said he was sold on Paras’ ability to make the Matadors relevant in the Big West again.
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Softball | Mount Miguel The junior pitched three complete games and batted .667 in the playoffs, leading the Matadors to the San Diego Section Division V crown.
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Altuve followed with a two-run single on a sharp grounder that skipped past third baseman Ehire Adrianza, who left his matador’s cape in the dugout in a spot start for an ill Miguel Sano.
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Origin and Etymology of matador
Spanish, from matar to kill
MATADOR Defined for English Language Learners
matador
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
matador
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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