Meaning of the word menagerie in English

What does menagerie mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

menagerie

US /məˈnædʒ.ɚ.i/
UK /məˈnædʒ.ər.i/

Noun

1.

a collection of wild animals kept in captivity for exhibition

Example:
The traveling circus had a small menagerie of exotic animals.
She dreamed of owning her own private menagerie.
2.

a strange or diverse collection of people or things

Example:
The party was a menagerie of artists, musicians, and writers.
His office was a menagerie of old books, strange artifacts, and dusty papers.