Synonyms for arena
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
Other
stage, amphitheater US, amphitheatre UK, ring, jurisdiction, theatre rare AU NZ CA UK, theater US, boy aquarium slang
Definitions
- n. 1
An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.
- n. 2
The building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
The arena is grey with white beams.
Related words
- Phrases
- arena rock
Forms
- Plural
- arenas → fields, areas, spheres, domains…
Example sentences
- sphere From the sphere emanated some kind of strange glow.
- stadium There were a lot of excited people in the stadium.
- stage Yesterday, we finished constructing the new stage.
- amphitheater The amphitheater hosts a lot of bands.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| arena | rising | |
| sphere | steady | |
| stadium | rising | |
| stage | steady | |
| amphitheater | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- area3, ring1, bowl1
- 5 letters
- field1, stage1, orbit2
- 6 letters
- domain2, sphere1
- 7 letters
- stadium3, theatre3, theater3
- 12 letters
- jurisdiction4, amphitheater5, amphitheatre5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (area3 = 3 syllables).