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).
- 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.
- (historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
- A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈɹiːnə/
Etymology
In summary
Borrowed from Latin arēna (“sand, arena”), from an earlier *hasēna (compare Sabine fasēna), possibly from Etruscan.
Related words
sports stadium
scene of action
examination hall
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play-house
prize ring
open area
ground for sports
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