bullfight
noun
bull·fight
ˈbu̇l-ˌfīt 
also ˈbəl-
: a spectacle in which men ceremonially fight with and in Hispanic tradition kill bulls in an arena for public entertainment
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Colombia passed a bill in 2024 banning bullfighting there by 2027, after which only seven countries around the world will host bullfights.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
There are examples theatrical and ceremonial puppetry including video of a bullfight and circus acrobat routines depicted with puppets.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Schwörer noted that in Spain or Portugal, the right-wing nationalists might defend the right to hunt and hold a bullfight.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Most revolve around the impérios, which are dedicated to the Holy Spirit and can last up to 10 days, with concerts, parades, and bullfights.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
There are examples theatrical and ceremonial puppetry including video of a bullfight and circus acrobat routines depicted with puppets.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2026
Schwörer noted that in Spain or Portugal, the right-wing nationalists might defend the right to hunt and hold a bullfight.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Most revolve around the impérios, which are dedicated to the Holy Spirit and can last up to 10 days, with concerts, parades, and bullfights.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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bullfight
noun
bull·fight
ˈbu̇l-ˌfīt
: a public entertainment in which people excite bulls, display daring in escaping their charges, and finally kill them
bullfighter
noun
bullfighting
noun
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