OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 17520

arena

/əˈɹiːnə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
albero • arena • liza • palenque • palestra • redondel • ruedo
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 large crowd filled the seats of the arena.
arena
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.
The arena is grey with white beams.
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