arena
Translation
arena, stadium, venue, field of conflict
Examples
The concert was held in a huge arena.
The concert was held in a huge arena.
He entered the political arena last year.
He entered the political arena last year.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ...)) arena a place for events or conflicts The concert was held in a huge arena.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stadium, coliseum, amphitheater
Etymology
From Latin 'harena' meaning 'sand, sandy place', which was sprinkled on the floor of amphitheaters to absorb blood.
Memory Tips
Picture a Roman gladiator fighting in a sandy 'arena'.