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单词 stadium
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stadium

noun

sta·​di·​um ˈstā-dē-əm How to pronounce stadium (audio)
plural stadiums or stadia ˈstā-dē-ə How to pronounce stadium (audio)
1
: a large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events
2
a
: a tiered structure with seats for spectators surrounding an ancient Greek running track
b
: a course for footraces in ancient Greece
3
a
: any of various ancient Greek units of length ranging in value from 607 to 738 feet (about 185 to 225 meters)
b
: an ancient Roman unit of length equal to 607 feet (185 meters)
4
[New Latin, from Latin] : a stage in a life history
especially : one between successive molts of an insect

Synonyms

  • bowl
  • circus
  • coliseum
  • colosseum
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Example Sentences

the football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek stadion

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a

Kids Definition

stadium

noun

sta·​di·​um ˈstā-dē-əm How to pronounce stadium (audio)
plural stadiums or stadia
ˈstā-dē-ə
: a large usually outdoor structure with rows of seats for spectators at sports events

stadium

noun

as in coliseum
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators the football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • coliseum
  • park
  • bowl
  • colosseum
  • ballpark
  • arena
  • dome
  • gymnasium
  • circus
  • gym
  • spa
  • hippodrome
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