bullring

noun

bull·​ring ˈbu̇l-ˌriŋ How to pronounce bullring (audio)
also ˈbəl-
1
: an arena for bullfights
2
: a short oval track for horse or auto racing

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While the novel seems to equate bravery, as manifested through behavior in the bullring, with moral clarity, here the emblem of bravery has been turned into garbage. Akhil Sharma, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026 Earlier this month, Bristol Motor Speedway held the first Speedway Classic, seeing two MLB teams compete inside the half-mile bullring. Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 The first delay at the historic bullring of a racetrack came after the ceremonial first pitch featuring Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Chipper Jones, joined by NASCAR drivers Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott. Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025 Away from the Fujairah bullring, and back to the 21st century. Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bullring

Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bullring was in 1802

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“Bullring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bullring. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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