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Stadium

/ˈsteɪ.di.əm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1450 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A large structure for open-air sports or entertainments.

    "The stadium was filled to capacity for the championship game."
  2. 2

    A place where events such as concerts or performances are held.

    "The concert will take place at the stadium next weekend."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the ancient Greek 'stadion', a unit of length corresponding to the length of a typical footrace course, and later the arena itself. Adopted into Latin and subsequently into modern European languages to describe large open-air or domed venues built for sports, concerts, and major public events.

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