cockfight

noun

cock·​fight ˈkäk-ˌfīt How to pronounce cockfight (audio)
: a contest in which gamecocks usually fitted with metal spurs are pitted against each other
cockfighting
ˈkäk-ˌfī-tiŋ How to pronounce cockfight (audio)
adjective or noun

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The arena in which a cockfight is held is called a cockpit. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026 Attendees could also place bets on the cockfights and participate in a raffle. — City News Service, Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025 There were horse races and cockfights and parades of the Washington Militia and other military companies. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 2 July 2025 It’s claimed that the men took part in fixing livestreamed cockfights, known as e-sabong, which became popular during the COVID pandemic. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cockfight

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First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cockfight was in 1512

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“Cockfight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cockfight. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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cockfight

noun
cock·​fight ˈkäk-ˌfīt How to pronounce cockfight (audio)
: a fight between roosters usually fitted with metal spurs

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