Search results
- Dictionarybantam/ˈbantəm/
noun
- 1. a chicken of a small breed, the cock of which is noted for its aggression.
- 2. short for bantamweight
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
noun. ban· tam ˈban-təm. Synonyms of bantam. 1. : any of numerous small domestic fowls that are often miniatures of members of the standard breeds. 2. : a person of diminutive stature and often combative disposition. bantam. 2 of 2. adjective. 1. : small, diminutive. 2. : pertly combative. Synonyms. Adjective. diminutive. dinky. dwarfish. fine.
Bantam is a noun that means a small breed of chicken. Learn how to use this word in sentences from literature and other sources, and see translations in different languages.
Bantam definition: a chicken of any of several varieties or breeds characterized by very small size.. See examples of BANTAM used in a sentence.
Definition of bantam noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Bantam can refer to a small breed of chicken, a small and feisty person, or a weight class in boxing and hockey. Learn the origin, synonyms, and translations of bantam from various sources.
noun [ C ] us / ˈbæn.t̬əm / uk / ˈbæn.təm / Add to word list. a small breed of chicken. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Hens. broiler. chicken. chook. cockerel. fryer. rooster. Examples from literature. (Definition of bantam from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) Examples of bantam.
noun. 1. Also called: banty (ˈbæntɪ ) any of various very small breeds of domestic fowl. 2. Also called: banty (ˈbæntɪ ) a small but aggressive person. 3. boxing short for bantamweight. 4. Canadian. a. an age level of between 13 and 15 in amateur sport, esp ice hockey. b. ( as modifier) bantam hockey. Collins English Dictionary.
