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stadium

stadium

659 1.4
A large open building with seats around a field for sports or concerts
  • noun
  • /ˈsteɪdiəm/
translation icon : estadio
  • This game should be played at home, at Buzz Stadium.
  • football stadium
  • soccer stadium
  • new stadium

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Examples

  • We have an individual who could fill a stadium with 60,000 supporters in 24 hours.

  • Now don't forget it's Bark at the Park night at the stadium tonight.

  • The first time I ran the steps in the stadium, it was with Andrew.

  • The question is which football Premier League stadium has the highest capacity?

  • When they had football, he used to sell programs at the stadium.

  • Fans stayed away from the stadium, supporting the youth teams and going to away games.

    Academic text (2017)
  • You're playing in their stadium in their country.

  • Seaman left the stadium, still tearful, without speaking.

  • I'm doing a show in the stadium with Cedric the Entertainer.

  • The crowds cheered loudly as the players entered the stadium for the championship game.

Synonyms

bowl
vsstadium
  • US
482 4.9

A large open-air stadium with a rounded shape for sports events

is the broader term for similar venues regardless of shape
arena
vsstadium
129 2.9

A large building with seats where people watch sports or concerts

is usually open-air rather than an enclosed building
park
vsstadium
  • US
111 1.0

A large field or stadium where baseball games are played

is a built venue with tiered spectator seating for many events
ballpark
vsstadium
  • US
67 2.9

A stadium where people watch baseball games

covers many kinds of events, not limited to baseball
dome
vsstadium
51 3.4

A large covered stadium used for sports or concerts

is mainly open-air and often has no permanent roof
coliseum
vsstadium
45 4.7

A large building like a sports stadium with many seats for events

is more general in shape and modern use, not strictly oval
amphitheater
vsstadium
  • US
16 4.9

A large open place with rising rows of seats around a middle area where people watch events

is the larger tiered venue mainly for sports and concerts
football stadium
vsstadium
13 1.3

A large place where people watch football matches

is a general event venue used for many sports and performances
sports stadium
vsstadium
4 2.5

A large outdoor building with seats for many people to watch sports or concerts

is the general open-air venue used for many events not only sports
domed stadium
vsstadium
1 3.9

A large sports arena with a rounded roof that covers the field and seats

is usually open-air and lacks a full roof
stade
vsstadium
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A place like a stadium where people take part in races

is the modern common open-air venue for contemporary events
covered stadium
vsstadium
3.9

A sports stadium with a roof that protects people from rain or sun

is generally open-air and does not stress weather protection

Compounds

A large place where people watch football matches

A large outdoor building with seats for many people to watch sports or concerts

A large sports arena with a rounded roof that covers the field and seats

A sports stadium with a roof that protects people from rain or sun

A sport where riders guide horses to go over obstacles on a course

How Big

Colosseum
8 4.6
stadium
659 1.4
arena
129 2.9

Surface Forms

stadium singular
stadiums plural
stadia plural

Etymology

Stadium comes from the old Greek word stadion, which meant a 'racecourse' and also a 'unit of length' used to measure running races. So a stadium is still a place for sports, races, and large public events with many seats.