rooster

noun

roost·​er ˈrü-stər 

also

ˈru̇- 

1

a

: an adult male domestic chicken : cock

b

: an adult male of various birds other than the domestic chicken

2

: a cocky or vain man

Examples of rooster in a Sentence

We heard the crow of a rooster.

Recent Examples on the Web

George, the rooster who accompanies the actor throughout much of the ad, also maintained his demeanor. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

But the part that stood out most was a slice of the surrounding atmosphere—rooster crows echoing in the streets, and sunlight spilling onto a colorful cemetery in the distance. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Think over-sized kitchens with dark cabinetry, granite countertops, artificial grapes and many, many rooster decorations. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

One woman turned out to be a sharp shot and brought down more roosters than the rest of us. — Heide Brandes, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1772, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing rooster

• rooster tail

Rhymes for rooster

• booster

Kids Definition

rooster

noun

roost·​er ˈrü-stər 

1

: an adult male domestic chicken

2

: an adult male bird