Definition

A person or animal that makes a bleating sound, typically associated with sheep or goats.

Example

The bleater in the field called out to its mother.

Conversation

Did you hear that bleater in the field yesterday?

Yeah, it was so loud! I thought it was going to wake the whole neighborhood.

I know, right? It sounded like the bleater was calling for something.

Maybe it was just looking for its friends; they can get pretty vocal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bleater → The word 'bleater' is formed from 'bleat' (of imitative origin, representing the sound made by sheep or goats) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A 'bleater' is thus a person or animal that makes the bleating sound, typically associated with sheep or goats.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'bleat' that sheep make, and remember that a 'bleater' is someone or something that makes that sound.

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