1
: an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
2
a
: an enclosed area used for public entertainment
b
: a building containing an arena
3
a
: a sphere of interest, activity, or competition
the political arena
b
: a place or situation for controversy
in the public arena
Examples of arena in a Sentence
Congress became an arena of opposing views.
the toughest political arena in the world
The economic arena has been dominated by that country.
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Page appeared in the arena to celebrate with Green and Fyre.
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Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
No Doubt will be the first female-fronted act to headline the arena, which since its opening in 2023 has hosted U2, Phish, Dead & Company, the Eagles, Anyma, Kenny Chesney and the Backstreet Boys, among others.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
There are also four stations set up inside the arena in the corners alongside the main seating areas that sell drinks, hot dogs, popcorn and other snacks for those who don’t want to go outside.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
American Royal officials rebuilt the arena in time for the annual livestock show that October.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
No Doubt will be the first female-fronted act to headline the arena, which since its opening in 2023 has hosted U2, Phish, Dead & Company, the Eagles, Anyma, Kenny Chesney and the Backstreet Boys, among others.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
There are also four stations set up inside the arena in the corners alongside the main seating areas that sell drinks, hot dogs, popcorn and other snacks for those who don’t want to go outside.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
American Royal officials rebuilt the arena in time for the annual livestock show that October.
—Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Arena.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arena. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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arena
noun
are·na
ə-ˈrē-nə 
1
: an enclosed area used for public entertainment
2
: a building containing an arena
3
: a field of activity
the political arena
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