arena

A large building containing a space and seating for sports, concerts, or other major events.

• The new arena opens tomorrow.
• Rain leaked through the arena's roof.
• Our city has built two indoor arenas.

Common phrases: indoor arena, build an arena, arena roof

A large space surrounded by seats where people watch sports, performances, or other public events.

• The arena was full of fans.
• Two boxers entered the arena.
• We watched the concert from seats high above the arena.

Common phrases: sports arena, enter the arena, packed arena

An area of activity or public life, especially one involving competition or disagreement.

• She entered the political arena.
• The company competes in the international arena.
• Education has become an arena of fierce debate.

Similar words: field, sphere, domain

Common phrases: political arena, international arena, arena of debate, business arena