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arena

/əˈɹiːnə/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

a large place with seats where people watch sports or shows

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation📰News & Media✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

The concert at the arena was sold out in ten minutes.

Which arena does the hockey team play in?

Full Definition

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).

A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.

Related Words

Synonyms:
stadiumvenuehall
Word Family:
arenaarenas