hunting ground

American  

noun

1. a section or area for hunting game.

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hunting ground British  

noun

1. the area of a hunt

2. Also called: happy hunting ground.  any place containing a supply of what is wanted or in which a search is conducted

   some resorts are a happy hunting ground for souvenirs

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Etymology

Origin of hunting ground

An Americanism dating back to 1650–60

Example Sentences

Maybe by the time it comes out, life will feel less like navigating a hunting ground.

From Salon

Years of sluggish economic growth have cheapened British assets, making the U.K. a happy hunting ground for private-equity firms and the world’s rich.

From The Wall Street Journal

The thousands of claims tell the story of a county government that did little to screen for abusers, allowing a sprawling network of facilities for young people to become hunting grounds for predators.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Pyne said this was generally down to historic factors like the existence of large hunting grounds which have protected the trees from development over the years.

From BBC

She is now in the process of mapping out the route her family has taken for generations while migrating south in spring, towards the caribou hunting grounds.

From BBC