Menagerie

/məˈnæʒ.əri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A collection of live wild animals kept for exhibition.

The traveling circus featured a menagerie that included lions, tigers, and elephants.

A diverse or exotic mixture of people or things.

The art gallery showcased a menagerie of styles, from classical to modern.

A place where animals are kept for exhibition or as pets.

The local zoo is a popular menagerie for families looking to learn about wildlife.

French 'menagerie', from 'ménager' meaning 'to take care of, to manage'.

zoo menagerie

A collection of animals similar to a zoo.

menagerie of ideas

A diverse array of concepts or thoughts.

zoological

Relating to the study of animals.

fauna

The animals of a particular region or habitat.

wildlife

Wild animals collectively; the native fauna (and sometimes flora) of a region.

A chaotic or disorderly situation.

The party turned into a complete menagerie by midnight.

A group of people with diverse and eccentric personalities.

That crew is a real menagerie of characters.