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Definitions

arena

[uh-ree-nuh] / əˈri nə /
NOUN
building or enclosure for entertainment or sports
Synonyms
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field gym gymnasium park ring rink square stadium stage
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amphitheatre boards bowl circus coliseum course diamond gridiron ground hippodrome ice pit platform
NOUN
area of activity
Synonyms
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field realm scene sector sphere
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battlefield battleground domain province territory theatre

Example Sentences

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The crowd inside the 20,000-capacity arena was not quite full, but it was loud and partisan.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“I can’t wait to be back in the arena with you all soon.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Among the company’s well-known products is “League of Legends,” a multiplayer online battle arena video game played daily by millions of people around the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The arena is within walking distance of the Proper and right next to LA Live—grab a bite there before or after if you want to avoid arena prices.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

I looked around the arena and found my family sitting over by the uneven bars.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles