Definition of stadiumnext
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

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Recent Examples of stadium Cosm has really cut its teeth on a lot of live sports and concert films, with the dome shape and stadium seating designed to give the illusion of being on the field or in the front row. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 Combined, buses to the stadium were filled to 77% capacity. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026 The installation took roughly two weeks, requiring coordination to bring in the material needed at the downtown stadium. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 No definitive view was ever shown during the game on the Fox broadcast or in the stadium. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stadium
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Noun
  • With the tattoo tables pushed to the side, the room becomes a coliseum for adults going to war with Beyblades, a children’s toy made popular a quarter of a century ago.
    Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
  • Knox also fielded letters expressing concerns about Charlotte building a new coliseum, including a full-on campaign by members of the First Baptist Church.
    Mary Ramsey Updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Grab these lightweight sneakers for gym days or walks around the park, and check out these $18 foam platforms that are practically begging to hit the beach.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Bradford says the new park will be an economic driver for the area.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 23 June 2026

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“Stadium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadium. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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