peacock
noun
pea·cock
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Definition of peacock
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: one making a proud display of oneself : show-off
peacock
verb
peacocked;
peacocking;
peacocks
Definition of peacock (Entry 2 of 3)
Peacock
biographical name
Pea·cock
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Definition of Peacock (Entry 3 of 3)
Thomas Love 1785–1866 English novelist and poet
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Other Words from peacock
Noun
peacockish
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adjective
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adjective
peacocky
\ ˈpē-ˌkä-kē
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of peacock in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Newton Police Department has captured the peacock who has been terrorizing residents of Rt. — Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, "Peacock that had been ‘terrorizing’ residents in N.H. captured by police," 8 July 2019 Another theory is that the plates were used to attract mates, similar to peacock feathers. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "New Species of Stegosaurus Unearthed in Mountains of Morocco," 22 Aug. 2019 Manolo Blahnik boots, colonial American dresses, and a hat made from peacock feathers will figure in a new fashion & design exhibit. — Nora Mcgreevy, BostonGlobe.com, "PEM expansion to open in September," 12 July 2019 The investigators removed dozens of birds, including ducks, chickens, and even a peacock. — Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, "Ducks, chickens, peacock among 50 birds seized from Detroit home," 27 June 2019 Similar warning signs went up in Magnolia Park near Apopka in 2016 after a peacock attacked a boy at a playground. — Stephen Hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Aggressive squirrels drive Orange County park staff, visitors nuts," 23 May 2018 Thousands descended on Daffodil Hill, home to peacocks and chickens and a horse, during opening weekend in March. — Los Angeles Times, "Daffodil Hill, a once-hidden gem, has closed after crush of visitors," 19 July 2019 More than 40 peahens and peacocks still found at Sahuaro Ranch descended from three purchased at the Chicago World Fair in 1933 to control desert pests — snakes and vermin. — Mary Wakeford, azcentral, "Sahuaro Ranch boasts one of Glendale's earliest cool homes. Take a look," 18 July 2019 But there have been reports of passengers bringing ducks, peacocks, chickens, kangaroos, pigs, snakes and other animals on planes, with passengers claiming that all were needed for emotional support. — Dallas News, "American Airlines flight attendant needs five stitches after bite from emotional support dog," 24 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Photo: Getty Images For this peacocking crowd, hats are practically mandatory. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "Inside the Bizarre Life of a Male Street-Style Star," 14 Jan. 2019 Loudmouth Golf, the maker of Macuga’s outrageous pants, was one of many official Major League Baseball license holders peacocking on the floor of the MLB Retail Summit in the Prudential Center this spring. — Janelle Nanos, BostonGlobe.com, "The crowd goes wild: After years of traditional fan gear, MLB is letting its freak flag fly," 29 June 2018 Taylor has none of the hang-ups or need for peacocking Axe has. — refinery29.com, "Billions Season 3, Episode 11 Recap: "Forward Momentum Above All Things"," 4 June 2018 Stewart peacocked around the stage surrounded by six statuesque women in flapper costumes. — Doug Maccash, NOLA.com, "Rod Stewart proved irresistible at Jazz Fest 2018," 28 Apr. 2018 The 1980s were that way, most notably at the start and especially in New York City, which was pulling back from the precipice of bankruptcy and peacocking toward boom times. — New York Times, "Why Early ’80s New York Matters Today," 17 Apr. 2018 So while Arizona Governor Doug Ducey banned Uber from testing in Arizona indefinitely, SF Motors showed off a sweet electric SUV and Waymo peacocked its new partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and its all-electric i-Pace. — Aarian Marshall, WIRED, "This Week in the Future of Cars: Back to Normal?," 30 Mar. 2018 The peacocking men’s pieces were no longer relics from an archive designed to transport everyone back to the court of the Sun King; the gym wear was no longer waiting for its personal trainer. — Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, "The Fashion Dialectic," 4 Oct. 2017 Last month, far from the fuss at Seoul Fashion Week, We11Done quietly released its third collection at Rare Market in Cheongdam, across the river from where peacocking crowds had gathered for the Spring 2018 shows. — Monica Kim, Vogue, "We11Done Quietly Launches the Coolest Collection in Seoul—Then Takes It Global," 2 Nov. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'peacock.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for peacock
peacock
noun
English Language Learners Definition of peacock
: a large male bird that has a very long bright blue and green tail that it can lift up and spread apart like a fan
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peacock
noun
pea·cock
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Kids Definition of peacock
: the male of a very large Asian pheasant that can lift up its very long colorful tail and spread it apart like a fan
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