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breeding ground

noun

Definition of breeding ground

1 :the place to which animals go to breed
2 :a place or set of circumstances suitable for or favorable to growth and development
  • hurricane breeding grounds

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Examples of breeding ground in a Sentence

  1. a breeding ground for seals

  2. The Gulf of Mexico is a breeding ground for hurricanes.

  3. The company's casual atmosphere serves as a breeding ground for innovation.

First Known Use of breeding ground

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breeding ground Synonyms

Synonyms
hotbed, hothouse, nest, nidus, nursery, seedbed, seminary
Related Words
crucible; base, capital, center, core, cynosure, eye, focus, heart, hub, mecca, nucleus, seat; focus, headquarters

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breeding ground

noun

Definition of breeding ground for English Language Learners

  • : a place where animals go to breed

  • : a place or situation that helps or allows something to grow, develop, etc.

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