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breeding ground

 

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Noun breeding ground has 1 sense
  1. breeding ground - a place where animals breed
    --1 is a kind of
    tract, piece of land, piece of ground, parcel of land, parcel
    --1 has particulars: pesthole; rookery

Definitions from the Web

Term: Breeding Ground

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A place or situation that fosters or promotes the growth, development, or propagation of something, especially negative or undesirable aspects.

Usage:

  • The abandoned building became a breeding ground for criminal activities.
  • The stagnant water in the pond is a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
  • The internet has become a breeding ground for false information.

Sense: A place or environment that provides favorable conditions for the breeding, growth, or reproduction of particular animals, plants, or microorganisms.

Usage:

  • The jungle serves as a breeding ground for various species of birds.
  • The coastal waters are a breeding ground for whales.
  • This national park is known as a breeding ground for endangered species.

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