arena
Arena (noun) means a large enclosed space used for sports, concerts, or other public events. Example: “The band played to a sold-out arena.”
How to Use Arena
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA venue for events, or, figuratively, an area of competition or debate.
Word Forms
arenas plural, arenae plural, arenæ plural
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The band played to a sold-out _____.
Etymology
From Latin arena, "sand" — the sand-covered floor of Roman amphitheatres where gladiators fought.
Synonyms
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What does “arena” mean?
The word “arena” means a large enclosed space used for sports, concerts, or other public events. In plain terms, a venue for events, or, figuratively, an area of competition or debate.
How do you pronounce “arena”?
“Arena” is pronounced uh-REE-nuh (/əˈɹiːnə/ in IPA).
How do you use “arena” in a sentence?
Here is “arena” used in a sentence: “The band played to a sold-out arena.”
What part of speech is “arena”?
“Arena” is a noun.
Where does the word “arena” come from?
The word “arena” comes from Latin. From Latin arena, "sand" — the sand-covered floor of Roman amphitheatres where gladiators fought.
Is “arena” a common word?
“Arena” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “arena” have?
“Arena” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large enclosed space used for sports, concerts, or other public events.
What is the difference between an "arena" and a "stadium"?
An arena is typically an enclosed space, often indoor, with seating surrounding a central floor used for sports, concerts, or events. A stadium is usually larger and open-air, built mainly for field sports such as football or athletics.
What is the difference between an "arena" and an "auditorium"?
An arena has a central performance or playing area surrounded on most or all sides by seating, suited to sports and large concerts. An auditorium is a hall where the audience faces a single stage, designed mainly for lectures, plays, and performances.