Arena — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ə-ˈrē-nə/ are·na

Meaning & Definition of Arena

Arena (noun)

  1. an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
  2. an enclosed area used for public entertainment
  3. a building containing an arena

Arena (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings

    "watched the hockey game in the new sports arena"

    similar: amphitheater, auditorium, garden, hall, theater
    related: arena theater, music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round, ballroom, lyceum, chamber, house, senate, cafetorium

  2. a region of activity, knowledge, or influence

    "has a lot of influence in the local business arena"

    similar: area, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk
    related: frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach, scope, sweep, width, subfield, subspecialty

Related Entry: Arena theater (noun)

Arena theater is a different word from Arena. The synonyms below are for arena theater, not for arena.

  1. as in music hall, theater-in-the-round

    similar: music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round, amphitheater, arena, auditorium, garden, hall, theater, ballroom, lyceum, chamber, house, senate, cafetorium

Related Entry: Arena theaters (noun)

Arena theaters is a different word from Arena. The synonyms below are for arena theaters, not for arena.

  1. as in music halls, theaters-in-the-round

    similar: music halls, odea, playhouses, theaters-in-the-round, amphitheaters, arenas, auditoriums, gardens, halls, theaters, ballrooms, lyceums, chambers, houses, senates, cafetoriums

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arena

The most common words with a similar meaning to Arena:

amphitheater, auditorium, garden, hall, theater, area, bailiwick, barony, business, circle, demesne, department, discipline, domain, element, fief, fiefdom, field, firmament, front, game, kingdom, line, precinct, province, realm, specialty, sphere, terrain, walk

Related Words for Arena

arena theater, music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round, ballroom, lyceum, chamber, house, senate, cafetorium, frontier, study, subject, territory, turf, occupation, profession, pursuit, racket, vocation, ambit, amplitude, breadth, compass, confine, dimension(s), extent, ken, reach

Origin & Etymology of Arena

Latin harena, arena sand, sandy place

First known use: 1600

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Arena

Words & Phrases Containing Arena

arena football, arena theater

Frequently Asked Questions about Arena

What does "Arena" mean?

"Arena" means an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats. As a noun, it is defined as: an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Arena"?

Other words for "Arena" include amphitheater, auditorium, garden, hall, theater, area, bailiwick and barony. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arena" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Arena"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arena". Common alternatives include amphitheater, auditorium, garden, hall, theater, area, bailiwick, barony, business and circle.

How do you use "Arena" in a sentence?

Examples of "Arena" in a sentence: "watched the hockey game in the new sports arena"; "has a lot of influence in the local business arena".

Is "Arena" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Arena" is a noun.

Is "Arena" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Arena" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Arena"?

"Arena" is pronounced /ə-ˈrē-nə/ and divided into syllables as are·na.

What is the origin of the word "Arena"?

"Arena" comes from Latin harena, arena sand, sandy place. First known use: 1600.