bullring

Thân thiện

A large crowd watches a bullfight in the bullring.

Definition

Noun: 1. A stadium or arena specifically designed for bullfighting: A bullring is a circular or near-circular venue, typically with tiered seating surrounding a central sand-covered area, where the traditional spectacle of bullfighting is held.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The famous Plaza de Toros in Madrid is one of the most important bullrings in the world.
  • The matador entered the bullring to the sound of cheering from the crowd.
  • Protests were held outside the bullring before the controversial event.

Advanced Usage

• Metaphorical Use: The term can be used metaphorically to describe any arena or situation characterized by intense conflict, public scrutiny, or aggressive confrontation.
  • The political debate felt like a bullring, with candidates attacking each other fiercely.

Variants and Related Words

• Bullfight (n): The event or spectacle that takes place in a bullring.
• Plaza de toros (n): The Spanish term for a bullring, literally "square of the bulls."

Synonyms

• Arena
• Stadium
• Amphitheater (when referring to the circular structure)

Related Idioms

• To be thrown to the bulls: To be placed in a harsh, critical, or dangerous situation without protection. (This idiom directly references the bullring).
  • The new manager was thrown to the bulls during the hostile press conference.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a stadium where bullfights take place