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 Howe has taken a leadership role in the industry on responsible gaming, refusing to advertise in college stadiums or do name, image and likeness, or NIL, deals with college athletes. Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 6 May 2026 The hotel offers complimentary bikes, and everything on campus—including the football stadium—is within a 15-minute walk. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026 Jeers and boos filled the stadium. Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 Just two years later, the Braves turned Atlanta's Olympic Stadium into a baseball stadium named after Turner himself. Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for stadium
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Noun
  • The coliseum site is just beginning to be reused after being torn down in ’07.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Majestically melodic hardcore by way of the Police, their music is both sonically and emotionally strong enough to rock any coliseum.
    Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Allen has served as the park historian for twenty-three years.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • In a joint post with the official Disney Parks Instagram account, Jason shared some sweet family snaps taken with chipmunks Chip ‘n Dale outside the Tree of Life in the Animal Kingdom park.
    Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026

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

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