bullring

[ bool-ring ]

/ ˈbʊlˌrɪŋ /

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noun

an arena for a bullfight.

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Origin of bullring

First recorded in 1600–10; bull¹ + ring¹

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How to use bullring in a sentence

It was their practice to assemble in great numbers every evening, on the open place called the Bull-ring.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III.|E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
We have purchased our seat in the sombra of the great bull-ring, and the corrida is about to begin.
Mexico|Charles Reginald Enock
Colonel Nugent then hoisted his colours on the flag-staff, and opened fire with the captured gun upon the bull-ring.
Ponce de Leon|William Pilling
At such moments the Albert Hall faintly recalls a miniature Spanish bull-ring.
Impressions And Comments|Havelock Ellis

It is noteworthy that the first hospital for the insane was established in the country of the bull-ring.
Things seen in Spain|C. Gasquoine Hartley

British Dictionary definitions for bullring

bullring

/ (ˈbʊlˌrɪŋ) /

noun

an arena for bullfighting

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