bullfighting

noun

bull·​fight·​ing ˈbu̇l-ˌfī-tiŋ How to pronounce bullfighting (audio)
 also  ˈbəl-
: the action involved in a bullfight

Examples of bullfighting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The horsemen are a key part of Spanish bullfighting, to tire the bull ahead of its final death at the hands of the matador. Toby Muse, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2024 Supporters of bullfighting argue that the practice is an important part of the country’s culture and economy and has been for centuries. James Wagner, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2024 Return of bullfighting met by protests in Mexico City Animal rights activists recently took to the streets of Mexico City to protest the return of bullfighting to the capital after almost two years. Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024 Botero decided at age 14 to dedicate his life to the arts, after managing to sell some sketches of bullfights to fans outside the city's bullfighting arena. Manuel Rueda The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2023 In a self-portrait, Mr. Botero depicted himself as a painter dressed in full bullfighting regalia. Tim Johnson, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 One of the biggest questions facing Torera and director/choreographer Tatiana Pandiani was how to depict bullfighting onstage. Chris Vognar, Chron, 17 May 2023 If your knowledge of bullfighting extends only to Hemingway, or perhaps to Ferdinand, Alley Theatre might have just the production for you. Chris Vognar, Chron, 17 May 2023 Jeremiah references Lamborghini specifically because the company names its car models after bulls who have been victorious over matadors in the tradition of Spanish bullfighting. Dallas News, 8 Feb. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1753, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bullfighting was circa 1753

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“Bullfighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullfighting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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