Pronunciation: /ˈbæntəm/

Definitions of bantam

noun a small variety of domestic fowl, especially a small breed of chicken

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of bantam in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of bantam

past tense

bantamed

plural

bantams

comparative

more bantam

superlative

most bantam

present tense

bantams

future tense

will bantam

perfect tense

have bantamed

continuous tense

is bantaming

singular

bantam

positive degree

bantam

infinitive

to bantam

gerund

bantaming

participle

bantamed

Origin and Evolution of bantam

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Indonesian
Story behind the word: The word 'bantam' originated from the Indonesian port city of Bantam, which was known for its small chickens.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bantam' came to be used in English to refer to anything small or miniature, not just chickens. It has also been used to describe a weight class in boxing and a type of small sailboat.