stamping ground
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stamp·ing ground
(stăm′pĭng)n.
See stomping ground.
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stamping ground
n
a habitual or favourite meeting or gathering place
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stamp′ing ground`
n.
a habitual or favorite haunt.
[1780–90]
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stamping ground
, stomping ground - Stamping ground or stomping ground originally referred to a location frequented by animals.See also related terms for location.
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Noun | 1. | stamping ground - a frequently visited place area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country" gathering place - a favorite haunt where people gather |
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stamping ground
noun1. A frequently visited place:
Slang: hangout.
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