arena

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-air stadium or enclosed public space for athletic contests, entertainment, or public meetings.

  - "The gladiators fought in the arena."
  - "The crowd cheered as the chariot race began in the arena."
  - "The amphitheater was converted into an arena for modern concerts."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arena
arena , serene , maren , garen , veeren , leeren , keener , teen , mean

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Variants

List of all variants of arena that leads to same result
arena , arenas , arena football , arena theater , arena theaters , Arena , Point , Point Arena , theater-in-the-round , theater-in-the-rounds , theaters-in-the-round

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Etymology

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From Latin arenā, 'sand', from the fact that such structures were often built of or surrounded by sand.

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Trivia

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1. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, is the most famous ancient arena.

2. The largest arena in the world is the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain, with a capacity of over 99,000 spectators.

3. The term 'arena' comes from the Latin word for 'sand'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amphitheater: An ancient Greek and Roman architectural structure where audiences could watch plays, concerts, and other performances.

2. Colosseum: A large amphitheater in Rome, Italy, built of concrete and sand, and seating an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.

3. Arena football: A variant of American football played in a smaller arena with eight-sided walls and a smaller playing field.

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Culture

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An arena is a place of public entertainment and athletic competition. It has been a central part of many civilizations throughout history, including the Roman Empire, the Greek city-states, and the ancient Middle East. In literature, arenas have been depicted in works such as Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar' and Gladstone's 'The Gladitors'. In music, the term 'arena rock' refers to a genre of rock music that originated in the 1970s and is characterized by its large-scale productions and live performances.

How to Memorize "arena"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open-air stadium with crowds of people cheering and athletes competing.
   - Visualize the sandy floor of an ancient Roman amphitheater.
   - Think of a modern-day sports arena filled with excited fans.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arena' with the image of a large stadium or open public space.
   - Think of gladiators and chariot races when you hear the word 'arena'.
   - Associate the word 'arena' with public entertainment and athletic competition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'arena' by thinking of the phrase 'A Real Entertainment Arena Necessary'.
   - Use the acronym A.R.E.N.A. to remember the definition: Amphitheater, Realm of Entertainment and Athletics.

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