arena

Meaning

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
4. A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.

Concepts

arena

stadium

field

ring

stage

area

sports stadium

sphere

bowl

domain

orbit

sand

grandstand

platform

amphitheater

scene of action

lists

sports ground

playhouse

theater

examination hall

arenite

ballpark

colliseum

grounds

ground for sports

coliseum

ground

gymnasium

prize ring

as in

play-house

theatre

palaestra

palestra

hippodrome

site

circle

sports field

sector

playing field

forum

open area

scene

circus arena

location

place

abradant

grit

altar

plain

Pronounced as (IPA)

/əˈɹiːnə/

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin arēna (“sand, arena”), from an earlier *hasēna (compare Sabine fasēna), possibly from Etruscan.