Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stade

noun

/steɪd/

Definition

A stade was an ancient Greek unit of distance used in measuring lengths.

Examples

The ancient stadium was marked in stades, which guided the athletes during the games.
In terms of distance, one stade is roughly equivalent to 607 feet.
The marathon’s length of approximately 26 miles can be described as several stades in ancient Greek terms.

Meaning

The stade is often associated with the running distance in athletic competitions and was a significant measure in both sports and geography in ancient times.