noun
arena
uh-REE-nuh
noun
1
A large enclosed space used for sports, concerts, or other public events.
"The band played to a sold-out arena."
2
A particular field of activity, competition, or debate.
"She has become a major player in the political arena."
How to Use Arena
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA venue for events, or, figuratively, an area of competition or debate.
Common pairings
sports arena
political arena
enter the arena
Word Forms
arenas plural, arenae plural, arenæ plural
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Etymology
From Latin arena, "sand" — the sand-covered floor of Roman amphitheatres where gladiators fought.