stadia

[stey-dee-uh] / ˈsteɪ di ə /

NOUN

arena for recreation or spectating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

amphitheater field garden gymnasium

STRONG

bowl coliseum diamond gridiron pit ring strand

WEAK

athletic field stade

Example Sentences

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Clubs embarking on massive stadia rebuilds are reacting also to changing habits among fans, according to Gutierrez.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

One of the UK's newest sports stadia is Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

"This is becoming a regular occurrence, not just at Rangers matches but across stadia in Scotland," Rangers state.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

“In terms of fan engagement, how they can build stadia experience and bring in the next generation, those guys are amazing. We can bring that blend together.”

From BBC • Jul. 22, 2024

From the difference in the apparent position of the North Star in Egypt and Greece, Aristotle even quoted an estimate that the distance around the earth was 400,000 stadia.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking