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Definition of menagerie

menagerie

/məˈnædʒ.ɚ.i/
me · nag · er · ie
Plural:menageries
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menagerie Lexical Profile

menagerie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A collection of wild or unusual animals kept in captivity for exhibition.

Example

"The eccentric aristocrat maintained a private menagerie of exotic birds, monkeys, and big cats on his sprawling estate."

2

A strange, diverse, or eclectic collection of people or things.

Example

"The antique shop was a chaotic menagerie of forgotten relics, bizarre artifacts, and vintage clothing."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While traditionally referring to a physical collection of captive wild animals, 'menagerie' is frequently used metaphorically to describe any bizarre, diverse, or eclectic mixture of people or things.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From French 'ménagerie' (housing for domestic animals), derived from 'ménage' (household), which traces back to the Latin 'mansio' (dwelling).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Menagerie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/menagerie
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