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 But the North End of the stadium was packed with LAFC 3252 supporters, and at the half-hour mark Son gave them a chance to go crazy. Josh Gross, Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 The look of Fenway Park over the weekend was quite a bit different than when Kyle Hart debuted there in an empty stadium during the heart of the 2020 pandemic. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 The Illinois House was back in session this week, and the next couple weeks could be crucial to making a Bears stadium deal a reality. Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 Staying hydrated is essential, especially when spending time outdoors at attractions or waiting for stadium entry. Taylor Haught, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stadium
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Noun
  • This year the coliseum will also become home to The Charlotte Crown, a professional women’s basketball team.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
  • On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The park is big, so people with mobility issues might want to settle in at the Casina del Lago espresso bar, which has views of the lake.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
  • For some, the incident highlights broader safety concerns around the park.
    Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

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“Stadium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadium. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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