happy hunting ground

noun

Definition of happy hunting groundnext
1
as in promised land

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2
as in hot spot

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Recent Examples of happy hunting ground Brighton need three points to stay within touching distance of Bournemouth above them, but Elland Road might not be a happy hunting ground for the visitors. — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 15 May 2026 The Gtech Community Stadium has not been a happy hunting ground for Chelsea in recent years, having failed to win in any of their last three visits to the ground. — Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Sep. 2025 With nearly 50,000 examples made and more than 46,000 of those sold in the United States over four years, the 560 SL offers a happy hunting ground for drivers seeking a classic convertible with the creature comforts of a near-contemporary car. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025 Everton’s Goodison Park stadium hasn’t always been a happy hunting ground for Manchester City. — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 While those conditions rendered much of the land a not-very-happy hunting ground, the temnospondyls’ generalist approach served them well. — Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happy hunting ground
  1. promised land
  2. hot spot
  3. playground
  4. hive
Noun
  • In 1851, the signing of the Treaty at Forks of Cosumnes River promised land along the Cosumnes River where local tribes could live.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
  • In fact, at one time any man who signed up for the Continental Army was promised land that rightfully belonged to Native Americans.
    — Sandra Dallas, Denver Post, 6 Dec. 2025
Definition of promised land
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  • Although Williamsburg has become a hot spot for brands ranging from Hermès to The North Face for new retail locations, Rew the Store is carving out a niche for its conceptual design and strong portfolio of brands.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • This once-sleepy coastal village is now a hot spot for tourists, with legendary sunsets that attract crowds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of hot spot
Noun
  • Cooked, though, is like a film about said playground, each shot carefully captured and then edited into a strange and multivalent whole that could take a lifetime to parse.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The kids can burn off some energy at the playground and carnival rides.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of playground
Noun
  • Kensington Market, a predominantly Jewish district in the early 20th century, is now a hive of independent shops, cafes and restaurants.
    — Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • However, what hasn’t changed is that Hollywood (not a place but a swarming hive with no geographical boundaries) depends on the interaction of its human elements which is conducted under great financial and emotional pressure.
    — Rick Nicita, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of hive

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“Happy hunting ground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happy%20hunting%20ground. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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