A hotbed of Meaning in English

expression · lemma: hotbed

US

ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhɑtˌbɛd/ /ˈəv

uh HOT-bed uhv

UK

æɪ/ /hˈɒtbɛd/ /ˈɒv

uh HOT-bed ov

Definition

A place or environment where something, usually something bad or exciting, grows or develops quickly.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in figurative, often negative contexts: 'a hotbed of crime', 'a hotbed of activity'. More common in writing or formal speech than casual speech. Not used for literal garden beds.

• Spanish: un foco de - un semillero de
• Portuguese (BR): um viveiro de - um foco de
• Portuguese (PT): um viveiro de - um foco de
• Chinese (Simplified): …的温床
• Chinese (Traditional): …的溫牀
• Hindi: का गढ़
• Arabic: بؤرة لـ - مرتع لـ
• Bengali: উর্বর ক্ষেত্র - কেন্দ্রস্থল - কেন্দ্র
• Russian: очаг - рассадник - центр (чего-либо)
• Japanese: 温床
• Vietnamese: cái nôi - trung tâm
• Korean: 온상
• Turkish: yuva - merkez (bir şeyin)
• Urdu: گڑھ - مرکز
• Indonesian: sarang - pusat

Example Sentences

The city was a hotbed of political unrest.

basic

This area is a hotbed of innovation.

basic

The internet can be a hotbed of misinformation.

basic

That club is a hotbed of drama and gossip.

natural

During the summer, the beach becomes a hotbed of activity.

natural

Their apartment turned into a hotbed of creativity when everyone started painting.

natural