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Definition of cockcrowing

cockcrowing

/ˈkɑːkˌkroʊ.ɪŋ/
cock · crow · ing
Plural:cockcrowings
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• noun

1

The time of early morning when roosters first begin to crow; daybreak or dawn.

Example

"The farmers rose at cockcrowing to begin harvesting the wheat before the midday heat arrived."

2

The loud, shrill cry or vocalization made by a rooster.

Example

"The distant sound of cockcrowing echoed across the quiet valley from the neighboring farmstead."

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• Nearby Words

cockatoo
cockblock
cockblocker
cockcrowing
cocker
cockerel
cockeyed

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'cock' (from Old English 'cocc', meaning rooster) and 'crowing' (from Old English 'crāwan', to crow like a rooster), historically used across rural Europe and in biblical translations to mark the third watch of the night just before daybreak.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cockcrowing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cockcrowing
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