Cockerel (Noun)
Meaning
A young domestic cock; not older than one year.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The breeder carefully selected the most robust cockerel from the brood to be the new sire.
- A single cockerel strutting around the farm yard was a proud sight to behold.
- At one year old, the cockerel is ready to take over as the flock's dominant male.
- It was too late to rehome the noisy cockerel, which had already developed its loud morning crow.
- In the pens, she identified a few promising cockerels with impressive plumage and strong legs.