NYT Dictionary

MATADOR

/ˈmæ.tə.dɔɹ/
NounMAT-a-dormat-a-dor · 3 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2021, 2024

Meaning

The person whose aim is to kill the bull in a bullfight.

Etymology

Origin: Spanish

Borrowed from Spanish matador (“killer”). Used in the English language as title for a bullfighter, however referred to as a torero in Spain.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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