Menagerie (Noun)
Meaning 1
The facility where wild animals are housed for exhibition.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A collection of live animals for study or display.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The local zoo is home to a diverse menagerie of animals from around the world, including lions, monkeys, and penguins.
- Her menagerie of exotic birds includes parrots, macaws, and a toucan that she has been caring for since it was a chick.
- The menagerie at the museum is designed to teach children about different ecosystems and the animals that live within them.
- After visiting the circus's menagerie, the kids couldn't stop talking about the majestic tigers and playful seals they had seen.
- The park's menagerie is a popular destination for families, with a petting zoo where kids can feed and touch friendly farm animals.