cockfight
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- cockfighting noun
Etymology
Origin of cockfight
Example Sentences
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Santamaria is a fourth generation breeder and director of the Cultural Freedom Foundation, a group that supports bullfights, cockfights, rodeos and other traditional events that involve animals.
From Seattle Times
There were horse races and cockfights and parades of the militia and other military companies.
From Washington Times
This is likely because the ornamental species “were initially domesticated for fighting, similar to cockfights,” Ms. Kwon said.
From New York Times
Deputies with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday to a reported cockfight at a residence in Noble, about 25 miles south of downtown Oklahoma City.
From Fox News
According to police, the rooster involved in last week’s incident was among many other roosters prepared for the cockfight betting festival in Lothunur village.
From Seattle Times
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