hungting-ground

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A place for hunting: "hunting-ground" refers to an area or region where hunting typically takes place, often used for sport or subsistence.
   • A figurative source of opportunity: In a metaphorical sense, it can denote a place or situation where one can easily find what they seek, such as prey, resources, or advantages.

Usage Examples

• (A physical area designated for hunting animals.)
• (A figurative source where valuable items are easily found.)

Advanced Usage

• "happy hunting-ground(s)": a phrase derived from Native American beliefs, referring to an afterlife paradise for hunters; in modern usage, it often means a place of great abundance or ideal conditions for an activity.
  • For antique collectors, the flea market is a happy hunting-ground. (A place offering plentiful opportunities.)

Variants and Related Words

• Hunting (n): the activity of pursuing wild animals for food, sport, or trade.

  • Hunting is regulated by seasonal laws. (The practice of pursuing game.)

• Ground (n): the solid surface of the earth; a specific area of land.

  • The ground was muddy after the rain. (The physical terrain.)

Synonyms

• Hunting area: a region set aside for hunting.
• Preserve: a protected area where hunting is allowed under specific conditions.
• Terrain: a particular type of land suitable for hunting.

Related Idioms

• "Hunting ground for trouble": a situation or place likely to cause problems.

  • That bar is a hunting ground for trouble. (A place where conflicts often arise.)

• "Poacher's hunting ground": a place where illegal hunting occurs.

  • The national park has become a poacher's hunting ground. (An area exploited unlawfully.)