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:
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The traveling circus had a small menagerie of exotic animals.
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She dreamed of owning her own private menagerie.
2.
a strange or diverse collection of people or things
Example:
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The party was a menagerie of artists, musicians, and writers.
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His office was a menagerie of old books, strange artifacts, and dusty papers.