English
arena
see also: Arena
Etymology

Borrowed from Latin arēna, from an earlier *hasēna (compare sbv fasēna), possibly from ett -.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /əˈɹiːnə/
Noun

arena (plural arenas)

  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).
    A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.
  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.
    The arena is grey with white beams.
  3. (historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
    The gladiators entered the arena.
  4. A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.
    The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena.
Translations Translations Translations Translations
Arena
Proper noun
  1. A twp in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota.
  2. An extinct town in Burleigh County, North Dakota.
  3. A town/and/village therein, in Iowa County.
  4. A former hamlet in the Frontier No. 19, Saskatchewan, Canada.
  5. A comune in Vibo Valentia.
  6. A village in Naqadeh County, West Azerbaijan.
  7. (historical) An ancient Roman city at Bou Saâda, Algeria.


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