arena
Americannoun
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the oval space in the center of a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats or other performances.
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a central stage, ring, area, or the like, used for sports or other forms of entertainment, surrounded by seats for spectators.
a boxing arena; a circus arena.
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a building housing an arena.
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a field of conflict, activity, or endeavor.
the arena of politics.
noun
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an enclosure or platform, usually surrounded by seats on all sides, in which sports events, contests, entertainments, etc, take place
a boxing arena
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( as modifier )
arena stage
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the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheatre, in which gladiatorial contests and other spectacles were held
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a sphere or scene of conflict or intense activity
the political arena
Etymology
Origin of arena
1620–30; < Latin ( h ) arēna sand, sandy place, area sanded for combat
Example Sentences
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The arena announcer further pumps up the audience.
From Los Angeles Times
The form on the Test arena has been accompanied by a reorganisation of the domestic game that has opened old wounds and inflicted fresh ones, with no resolution in sight.
From BBC
The main business took place in the arena.
From Los Angeles Times
The Olympics built their cultural power on accessibility, on packed arenas filled with locals, tourists, and everyday fans swept up in a shared moment.
From Salon
The former One Direction star will be playing at the same arena a week earlier when he performs at the Brit Awards on 28 February.
From BBC
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