Isn’t “Bunker Hill” an oxymoron?

Answer 1

You are observant and correct

Answer 2

In theory the word "bunker hill" is an oxymoron. A bunker is a "a protective embankment or dugout; especially : a fortified chamber mostly below ground often built of reinforced concrete and provided with embrasures"

HOWEVER

It is not an oxymoron because it is a proper noun. Proper nouns are names and you aren't really supposed to think of the two words seperately - they make up Bunker Hill together, so you really should think of Bunker Hill as "Bunker Hill" not "Bunker" "Hill". You cannot seperate the two because they do not have any kind of relationship to the thing you're talking about unless they're together.

P.S. You actually can have a bunker on a hill - you can still be underground on a hill and be considered a bunker.


And the Battle of Bunker Hill actually happened on Breeds Hill, which is right next door.

Answer 3

I guess in one hand it is, but since it's probably hundreds of years old, maybe it didn't matter back then.

Answer 4

I don't know what an oxy is, but i do rather resent being called a Moron.