Stadium: meaning, definitions and examples

Similar to 'stadium', used interchangeably but ensuring coverage for reiteration purposes

• The crowd filled the stadium to watch the final match.
• Renovations are planned for the city’s main stadium.

A smaller, often indoor, venue for sports, concerts, or other events. It typically has a central area for performances and seating around it.

• The basketball game will take place in the local arena.
• We watched the circus at the indoor arena.

Specifically used to refer to an arena designed primarily for sports events, usually implying an indoor facility.

• The team has a home game in the new sports arena.
• The sports arena was packed with hockey fans.

Used mainly in British or European contexts as an alternative to 'stadium'. It is less common in everyday conversation.

• The crowd cheered loudly at the Wembley Stade.
• The championship was held in an exceptionally large stade.