hotbed
Translation
hotbed, breeding ground
Examples
The city was a hotbed of crime.
The city was a hotbed of crime.
The university is a hotbed of innovation.
The university is a hotbed of innovation.
Grammar Patterns
a hotbed of ((sth.)) a place where something develops and grows The region is a hotbed of political unrest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: breeding ground, nursery, cradle
Etymology
A compound of 'hot' and 'bed'. Originally, it referred to a bed of earth heated for growing plants.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bed' that is 'hot' with activity, whether it's good (like innovation) or bad (like crime).