arena
Translation
arena, stadium, field
Examples
The concert was held in a large arena.
The concert was held in a large arena.
He entered the political arena last year.
He entered the political arena last year.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) arena a place for events The band played in a huge arena.
((the)) arena ((of sth.)) a sphere of activity He is a new player in the political arena.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stadium, coliseum, ring, stage
Etymology
From Latin 'harena' meaning 'sand', because the floor of Roman amphitheatres was covered in sand.
Memory Tips
Picture gladiators fighting on the sand in a Roman arena.