arena
noun
Simple meaning
The building housing such an area.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɚˈinə
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
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.
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).
A playing field where sports events take place
A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.
An extinct town in Burleigh County, North Dakota, United States.
A comune in Vibo Valentia province, Calabria, Italy.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
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This meaning: 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.
Used this way, arena is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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A theater arranged with seats around at least three sides of the stage.
A sphere of intense political activity.
A building for indoor sports.
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Sense: building housing such an area
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