Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
breeding-ground
Noun
/ˈbriː.dɪŋ ɡraʊnd/
Definition
A place where organisms come together to mate or reproduce.
Examples
- The wetlands serve as a critical breeding-ground for many bird species.
- This remote island is known to be a breeding-ground for sea turtles.
Meaning
The specific area or environment that fosters the reproduction and development of a particular species or group of organisms.
Synonyms
- Habitat
- Reproductive area
- Spawn site
