arenas

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-air building or area for public entertainment and athletic competition.

  - "The Colosseum in Rome is a famous arena."
  - "The basketball arena was packed with fans."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with arenas
arenas , helenas , venezia

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Variants

List of all variants of arenas that leads to same result
arena , arenas , Magallanes , Punta Arenas

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'arena', meaning sand or sands, due to the sandy floors of ancient Roman amphitheaters.

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Trivia

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1. The Colosseum in Rome could hold an estimated 50,000 to 80,000 spectators.

2. The first recorded gladiatorial contest took place in 65 BC in Rome.

3. The modern-day term 'arena' is derived from the Latin word 'arena', meaning 'sand'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amphitheater: An arena with a circular or oval seating area and a stage or performance area in the center.

2. Stadium: A large open-air area or building for public events, often used for sports or music concerts.

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Culture

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Arenas have been used throughout history for various forms of entertainment and competition, including gladiatorial contests, chariot races, and modern sports events.

How to Memorize "arenas"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open-space with crowds of people cheering and athletes competing.
   - Visualize the Colosseum with its iconic archway and sandy floor.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arenas' with 'entertainment' and 'competition'.
   - Think of the Colosseum or a sports stadium when you hear the word 'arenas'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'ARENAS' to remember the meaning: 'A' for 'Amphitheater', 'R' for 'Roman', 'E' for 'Entertainment', 'N' for 'Natural' (sand), and 'S' for 'Spectacle'.

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