arena — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
arena is used for these senses in English:
- arena An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
- sand (uncountable) Rock that is ground more finely than gravel, but is not as fine as silt (more formally, see grain sizes chart), forming beaches and deserts and also used in construction.
arena — full definition
- noun A large enclosed space used for sports, concerts, or other public events.
- noun A particular field of activity, competition, or debate.
sand — full definition
- noun Loose grains of rock, finer than gravel but coarser than silt, found on beaches and in deserts.
- noun A pale beige colour resembling that of typical sand.
- noun Personal courage or grit.
- verb To smooth or clean a surface by rubbing it with sandpaper or an abrasive.