matador

[mat-uh-dawr] / ˈmæt əˌdɔr /

NOUN

bullfighter

Synonyms

WEAK

toreador torero

Example Sentences

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Set in Mexico, the film stars Mexican-born Anthony Quinn as a brilliant but aging matador facing interlocking personal crises, and Maureen O’Hara as the wealthy American who sets her cap for him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

This relentless bull market may finally have found its matador.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

We meet Iñaki, the manager here who is appropriately more matador than barkeep.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

Married couple Juan and Juan are also pleased to hear that a matador has come out, but don't quite see eye to eye on the broader issue.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2024

Akhlys turned and attacked, but Annabeth dodged again, like a matador.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan