stadiums

noun

UK /ˈsteɪdiəmz/

US /ˈsteɪdiəmz/

Stadiums are big places with seats all around where people watch sports or shows.

The city built two new stadiums for the football season.

SYNONYMS

arenas grounds parks bowls fields

RELATED WORDS

bleachers spectators tickets concerts teams

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Large open structures used for athletic contests and other big events.

The Olympic stadiums were filled with cheering fans.

3. The plural form referring to several such sports venues together.

Fans traveled between stadiums to follow their team.

4. In ancient Greece, courses for foot races and other contests.

Runners gathered at the ancient stadiums for the games.