Meaning & use
matador
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A bullfighter, especially the principal performer who is responsible for killing the bull in a traditional bullfight.
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The matador waved his red cape as the crowd roared.
She wrote a novel centered on a famous matador in 1920s Spain.
A note on using this word
Borrowed from Spanish; specifically refers to the lead bullfighter, distinct from other performers in the ring.
Words with a similar meaning
bullfightertoreador
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