hotbed (Meaning)

Wordnet

hotbed (n)

a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad)

a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the growth of plants

Webster

hotbed (n.)

A bed of earth heated by fermenting manure or other substances, and covered with glass, intended for raising early plants, or for nourishing exotics.

A place which favors rapid growth or development; as, a hotbed of sedition.

hotbed Sentence Examples

  1. The city became a hotbed of crime and violence, with gangs vying for control.
  2. The university library was a hotbed of intellectual discourse, where ideas and theories flourished.
  3. The tropical rainforest was a hotbed of biodiversity, teeming with exotic species.
  4. The stadium was a hotbed of excitement as the fans cheered their team on to victory.
  5. The research lab was a hotbed of innovation, where scientists collaborated to push the boundaries of knowledge.
  6. The refugee camp became a hotbed of disease and desperation, as people struggled to survive.
  7. The political rally was a hotbed of passion, with speakers stirring the emotions of their supporters.
  8. The neighborhood was once a hotbed of gang activity, but community policing efforts have transformed it into a safer place.
  9. The internet has become a hotbed of fake news and misinformation, making it difficult to discern the truth.
  10. The company's headquarters was a hotbed of talent, attracting the best and brightest minds in the industry.

FAQs About the word hotbed

a situation that is ideal for rapid development (especially of something bad), a bed of earth covered with glass and heated by rotting manure to promote the gro

nest,center, mecca, nidus, seedbed, crucible, capital, breeding ground, hothouse,nursery

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The city became a hotbed of crime and violence, with gangs vying for control.

The university library was a hotbed of intellectual discourse, where ideas and theories flourished.

The tropical rainforest was a hotbed of biodiversity, teeming with exotic species.

The stadium was a hotbed of excitement as the fans cheered their team on to victory.