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rooster Synonyms
Another word for rooster
Looking for synonyms for rooster? Explore similar words and another word for rooster, grouped by exact definition and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An adult male domestic chicken, known for its distinct crowing sound, prominent comb, and territorial behavior.
Usage Example
"The cock woke the entire farm at dawn with his loud crowing."
Strongest
cock
Strong
cockerel
Weak
chanticleer
• noun (Context 2)
An adult male of various other bird species, particularly gallinaceous birds such as the pheasant, quail, or grouse.
Usage Example
"The hunters spotted a pheasant cock displaying his brightly colored plumage in the tall grass."
Strongest
cock
• noun (Context 3)
A confident, boastful, or aggressively dominant person, typically a man who attempts to assert authority over others.
Usage Example
"He strutted around the office like a swaggerer, trying to intimidate the junior employees."
Strong
swaggerer
Weak
braggart
Opposites of rooster
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of rooster varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
hen
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Rooster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/rooster