American English

How to pronounce arenas

nounB2Common word
uhREEnuhz

/əˈɹi.nəz/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Related entry: arena

A large building with seats around an open central space, used for sports, concerts, and other public events.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A large building with seats around an open central space, used for sports, concerts, and other public events.

The team plays at a new arena.

The singer filled the arena.

Good to know

In English, arena usually means a large place for sports or concerts. For sand, say sand.

Common phrases & grammar

sports arena · indoor arena · packed arena · arena concert

[verb] at an arena

an arena for + noun

noun

A field or situation in which people compete, discuss ideas, or try to achieve something.

She is respected in the political arena.

Technology is changing the business arena.

Common phrases & grammar

political arena · business arena · international arena · public arena

in the [adjective] arena

the arena of + noun

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