Pronunciation: /ˈbæntəm/
noun a small variety of domestic fowl, especially a small breed of chicken
A1 A bantam is a small breed of chicken.
A2 My neighbor has a bantam rooster that crows every morning.
B1 The bantam hen laid a tiny egg in the nesting box.
B2 The bantam chicken won first place in the poultry show.
C1 The bantam breed is known for its feisty personality and colorful plumage.
C2 The bantam coop was meticulously designed to provide the chickens with a comfortable living space.
adjective small, diminutive
A1 The bantam chicken was small and cute.
A2 She bought a bantam-sized dress for her daughter.
B1 The bantam boxer put up a good fight despite his size.
B2 The bantam car was perfect for navigating through narrow city streets.
C1 The bantam business owner managed to compete with larger corporations.
C2 Her bantam intellect belied her impressive accomplishments.
formal The bantam breed of chickens is known for their small size and feisty personalities.
informal I saw a cute bantam chicken strutting around the farm yesterday.
slang That guy may be small like a bantam, but he sure packs a punch.
figurative Her bantam stature belied her fierce determination and strong leadership skills.
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