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bulls

n.
US //ˈbʊɫz// UK //bˈʊlz// bulls
  1. 1 male animals (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    more than one male cow or other large male animals like elephants or whales.

    plural of bull; refers to adult male cattle or the males of other large mammals such as elephants, moose, or whales.

    Example

    The farmer kept the bulls in a separate field away from the younger calves.

    Example

    During the migration, several large bulls stood guard at the edge of the herd to protect the calves from potential predators.
  2. 2 finance (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Technical

    people in the stock market who believe prices will go up.

    investors or speculators who operate under the expectation that asset prices will rise. Often contrasted with 'bears'.

    Example

    The bulls were happy today because the tech stocks increased in value.

    Example

    Market bulls remained undeterred by the recent inflation data, continuing to push indices toward record highs on the strength of corporate earnings.
    • bears

Last updated June 20, 2026