Chanticleer

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ʃæntɪklɪr/

Definitions of chanticleer

noun a rooster, especially one that crows loudly

Example Sentences

A1 The chanticleer crowed loudly to wake everyone up.

A2 The chanticleer strutted around the farmyard, showing off his beautiful plumage.

B1 The chanticleer's crowing signaled the start of a new day on the farm.

B2 The chanticleer's vibrant colors and confident demeanor made him a favorite among the hens.

C1 The chanticleer's crow was so powerful that it could be heard for miles around.

C2 The chanticleer's proud stance and melodious crowing made him a symbol of strength and vitality in the countryside.

Examples of chanticleer in a Sentence

formal The chanticleer crowed loudly to signal the start of a new day.

informal I woke up to the sound of the chanticleer crowing outside my window.

slang That chanticleer is one noisy rooster, always waking me up early!

figurative The chanticleer's crow served as a symbol of hope and renewal for the villagers.

Grammatical Forms of chanticleer

plural

chanticleers

comparative

more chanticleer

superlative

most chanticleer

present tense

chanticleers

future tense

will chanticleer

perfect tense

have chanted

continuous tense

is chanting

singular

chanticleer

positive degree

chanticleer

infinitive

to chanticleer

gerund

chanticlering

participle

chanticlered

Origin and Evolution of chanticleer

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'chanticleer' originated from Old French, derived from the Latin words 'canticularius' and 'canticum' meaning 'singing' or 'song'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a rooster in medieval literature, the term 'chanticleer' has evolved to symbolize courage and leadership in modern contexts.