What does bantam mean?
Bantam means Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed..
Bantam
/ˈbæntəm/ · noun
Meaning
Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of several small chickens, especially of a breed that is a miniature version of another breed.
- (sports) A competitor in an age division between peewee and midget.
- Small or miniature.
- Spirited or aggressive.
Example Sentences
From the dairy we passed into the poultry-yard; and there I was introduced to a train of milk-white turkeys, and fowls of the same colour, a few bantams, and three galenies, Mrs. Helen's especial favourites, […]
Dragonflies may be bantam, but their appetite is bottomless.
Synonyms for bantam
Antonyms for bantam
Related Words
Word Forms
- bantams
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bantam?
Common synonyms include diminutive, little, small, midget.
What is the opposite of bantam?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bantam in a sentence?
From the dairy we passed into the poultry-yard; and there I was introduced to a train of milk-white turkeys, and fowls of the same colour, a few bantams, and three galenies, Mrs. Helen's especial favourites, […]
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