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bullfighter

American  
[bool-fahy-ter] / ˈbʊlˌfaɪ tər /

noun

  1. a person who participates in a bullfight, especially a matador.

Etymology

Origin of bullfighter

First recorded in 1840–50; bull 1 + fighter

Example Sentences

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Jake sends Brett off with the bullfighter Romero.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

His father opened El Califa de León in 1956, naming it for a well-known bullfighter who happened to be a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024

Several people stopped to corral the animals, including a rodeo bullfighter and horse trainer couple.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

Darius performed in the first ever opera at London's O2 Arena as the bullfighter Escamillo in a one-off production of Carmen.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2022

The Musician: “The musician is not a bullfighter, but he does know how to play and deceive.”

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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