Arena

Quick meaning: Arena is a noun meaning A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

Meaning

A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

More Meanings

1. The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
2. 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).
3. (historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.

Example Sentences

The gladiators entered the arena.

The arena is grey with white beams.

A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.

The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena.

Word Forms

• arenas
• arenae

Synonyms for arena

Depending on context, synonyms include domain, field, area, sphere, orbit, bowl.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include domain, stadium, area, sphere, field, orbit.

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