bear garden
The term 'bear garden' originates from historical venues where bears were kept for public amusement, often involving bear-baiting.
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Definition
C2Historical
(archaic)A public venue where bears were kept and exhibited, often for bear-baiting, a violent form of entertainment.
Example
- In the 16th century, a bear garden was a popular attraction in London.
C2General
(informal, archaic)A place characterized by noisy and disorderly behavior.
Example
- The pub turned into a bear garden after the football match.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bear garden":
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