noun
- a fight between two roosters, typically held as a spectacle or for gambling purposes
Usage: often considered cruel and is illegal in most U.S. states and many countries
Examples
- Cockfights were once popular entertainment in rural areas.
- The practice of cockfighting is now banned in all 50 U.S. states.
- Attending or organizing a cockfight can result in criminal charges.
- Animal welfare advocates have worked to eliminate cockfighting.
- Cockfighting remains legal in some countries despite international animal protection efforts.