bull

[bʊl]

bull Definition

• 1. a male cow, elephant, or whale
• 2. an investor who buys stocks or commodities in anticipation of a rise in prices
• 3. an official papal document

Using bull: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bull" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The bull was grazing in the field.

• Example

  He made a fortune as a bull on Wall Street.

• Example

  The Pope issued a bull condemning the heresy.

bull Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bull

• steer
• ox
• whale
• investor
• speculator

Phrases with bull

• take the bull by the horns

  to face a difficult situation directly and with courage

  Example

  I decided to take the bull by the horns and confront my boss about the issue.

• a bull in a china shop

  someone who is clumsy and careless in their actions

  Example

  He's like a bull in a china shop when it comes to handling delicate equipment.

• a bull market

  a financial market in which prices are rising, encouraging buying

  Example

  The stock market has been in a bull market for several months now.

Origins of bull

from Old Norse 'boli'

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Summary: bull in Brief

The term 'bull' [bʊl] refers to a male cow, elephant, or whale. It also denotes an investor who buys stocks or commodities in anticipation of a rise in prices, and an official papal document. Phrases like 'take the bull by the horns' and 'a bull in a china shop' indicate directness and clumsiness, respectively. 'Bull' also describes a financial market in which prices are rising, known as a 'bull market.'