noun
matador
MA-tuh-daw
noun
1
The bullfighter whose role is to fight and kill the bull in a traditional bullfight.
"The matador waved his red cape as the crowd cheered."
How to Use Matador
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lead performer in a bullfight, the one who ultimately kills the bull.
Common pairings
skilled matador
matador's cape
Word Forms
matadors plural, matadores plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish matador, literally "killer," from matar ("to kill").