hotbed (Meaning)
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
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hotbed
hotbed Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The research lab was a hotbed of innovation, where scientists collaborated to push the boundaries of knowledge.
- The refugee camp became a hotbed of disease and desperation, as people struggled to survive.
- The political rally was a hotbed of passion, with speakers stirring the emotions of their supporters.
- The neighborhood was once a hotbed of gang activity, but community policing efforts have transformed it into a safer place.
- The internet has become a hotbed of fake news and misinformation, making it difficult to discern the truth.
- 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.
