rooster
- An adult male chicken, known for its distinctive crowing sound, which is often used to mark territory or signal the start of the day. nounThe rooster crowed loudly at dawn, waking up the entire farm.We have a rooster in our backyard that crows every morning.
- A term used in North America to refer to a male bird of any species, particularly those in the Galliformes order. nounThe rooster strutted around the barnyard, showing off its colorful plumage.In the wild, a rooster's crow can be heard echoing through the forest.