B1nounnaturebusiness
US/bʊl/
UK/bʊl/
an adult male cow, or the male of some other large animals such as elephants
In context
The farmer kept a large bull in the field behind the barn.
Tourists in Spain sometimes watch a bullfight in a big arena.
Be careful: that bull can get angry very quickly.
Words that go with bull
adjective + noun
- charging bullA charging bull chased the runners down the street.
- prize bullThe farmer showed his prize bull at the fair.
- angry bullAn angry bull broke through the fence.
- young bullA young bull ran wildly around the field.
noun + noun
- bull marketInvestors were happy during the long bull market.
- bull elephantA bull elephant stood by the river.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a male cowCorrect: a bull