hunting ground

noun

1. a section or area for hunting game.

hunting ground

noun

1. the area of a hunt
2. Also calledhappy hunting ground any place containing a supply of what is wanted or in which a search is conducted

   some resorts are a happy hunting ground for souvenirs

Word History and Origins

Origin of hunting ground¹

An Americanism dating back to 1650–60

Example Sentences

Para-equestrian has been a successful sport for GB at previous Games and the team will be hoping that the Chateau de Versailles can be another happy hunting ground.

From BBC

The water was a happy hunting ground for the British team, making the podium in the rowing and diving as GB moved up to 24 medals overall.

From BBC

The worldwide demand for chocolate has made cocoa an extremely valuable plant, and some residents in Ivory Coast -- the largest producer of cocoa beans -- have turned protected areas into illegal cocoa farms and hunting grounds.

From Science Daily

In that year, “the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area became an MS-13 hunting ground,” in the words of prosecutors.

From Seattle Times

The findings suggested a hunting ground on the lakeshore.

From Science Daily