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Vocabulary Entry
bantam
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A small variety of domestic chicken, often kept for ornamental purposes or as pets.
Example Sentences
"We decided to raise bantams in our backyard."
"The bantam chickens were colorful and lively."
"At the fair, there was a special category for bantam breeds."
A
adjective
Small or diminutive in size, often used to describe something that is less significant or powerful.
Example Sentences
"He had a bantam attitude despite his small stature."
"The bantam version of the movie was a lighthearted adaptation."
"She plays bantam roles in many independent films."