bullring

American

[bool-ring] / ˈbʊlˌrɪŋ /

noun

an arena for a bullfight.

bullring British

/ ˈbʊlˌrɪŋ /

noun

an arena for bullfighting

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Etymology

Origin of bullring

First recorded in 1600–10; bull ¹ + ring ¹

Example Sentences

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The ghost of young matador Pedro Romero, the quiet center of Jake’s storm, waits on the bullring sand.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

The Rare Books section holds 1,700 books on bullfighting — believed to be the largest collection in the U.S. — which leads Szabo to mention that Chinatown had a bullring in the 1840s.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2023

“You see? Heavy tight dresses like this are made for the festivals at the bullring in Seville city,” she explained.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

No horn gorings were reported as the Miuras, known for their alertness and speed of reaction, kept mainly in a pack and took little notice of the runners as they raced to the bullring.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2022

He sent Smith out to a little bullring track in Cheyenne with a string of runners.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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