bear garden
Americannoun
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a place for keeping or exhibiting bears, especially (formerly) for bearbaiting.
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a place or scene of tumult.
noun
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(formerly) a place where bears were exhibited and where bear-baiting took place
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a place or scene of tumult and disorder
Etymology
Origin of bear garden
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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A large bronze statue of late priest kneeling in prayer sits in the Cathedral Prayer Garden at St. Peter’s, where his famous saying is inscribed on the gates.
From Washington Times • Feb. 3, 2018
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