bullring

Toreador's circular stage

A bullring is a circular arena where bullfights are held, typically featuring tiered seating around a sand-covered ring.

The term extends to the spectacle itself: The whole town gathered at the bullring on Sunday.

Figuratively, any high-stakes confrontational setting might be called a bullring.

participants

matador

Bullfight's fatal sword wielder

mayoral · empresario · presidente · espada · maestro

arena

amphitheater

Open-air tiered venue

equipment

capote

Hooded outer garment

faja

spectacle

audience

Gathered viewers collectively

applause · ovation · roar · gasps · ole · aficionado · tension · drama · pageantry · excitement

tradition

Seville

Andalusia's capital city

casta · dehesa

corrida

quite

To a notable degree

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venue purpose

bullringpetting zoo

Interactive animal exhibit

nature preserve · wildlife refuge · peace garden · meditation center · church

animal treatment context

bullringanimal shelter

Facility housing homeless pets

nature reserve · veterinary hospital · zoo · petting zoo · farm sanctuary

type of arena/venue

bullringwildlife refuge

Protected area for animals

nature preserve · rodeo arena · concert hall · theater · circus tent

Family

bullrings

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