matador

noun

mat·​a·​dor ˈma-tə-ˌdȯr 

: a bullfighter who has the principal role and who kills the bull in a bullfight

Examples of matador in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Machismo is another one of these elements as the doc repeatedly shows a star matador and his hero-worshipping entourage. —Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025

She's been a matador, a candidate for U.S. president, a chef, an artist, a Sea World trainer and even a journalist. —Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2025

Rain pours down throughout the clip, which features appearances from nearly a dozen performers as prayer leaders, mysterious figures, and matadors. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025

The mayhem took place during the first bullfight led by Spanish matador Borja Jiménez at the 2025 Anniversary Fair at the José Garfias 'Hechicero' ranch. —Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from matar to kill

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for matador

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore

Kids Definition

matador

noun

mat·​a·​dor ˈmat-ə-ˌdȯ(ə)r 

: the bullfighter who plays the major human part in a bullfight

Etymology

Spanish, literally "killer"