arena — a large flat area surrounded by seats for sports or other events
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large flat area surrounded by seats for sports or other events
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈriːnə/
Korean meaning: 경기장, 투기장, 활동 무대
Korean pronunciation: 어**리**너
Example Sentences
- The ice cream vendor got lost in the huge arena and ended up selling popsicles to confused janitors.
- The company is ready to compete in the global arena.
- My cat thinks the living room is his personal fighting arena against invisible enemies.
arena
NOUN//əˈriːnə//
a large flat area surrounded by seats for sports or other events
An arena athlete celebrates victory surrounded by cheering spectators
The arena's roar echoes where the hyena and the sauna's warmth meet the regatta's spirit — one stage for all champions
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'arena' meaning 'sand' or 'sandy place.' The Romans used sand to cover the floors of amphitheaters where gladiatorial combats and other spectacles took place, so the term came to refer to the fighting space itself and eventually any large performance or sports venue.
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📝Examples
“The ice cream vendor got lost in the huge arena and ended up selling popsicles to confused janitors.”
“The company is ready to compete in the global arena.”
“My cat thinks the living room is his personal fighting arena against invisible enemies.”
“The new arena can accommodate 20,000 spectators.”
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