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
As a stadium novice, Koy is less sure about how to calibrate his performance.
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
There were drums and noisemakers in a domed stadium where the sound carries.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Beyond the festivities, city leaders say Decatur's walkable downtown, restaurants and MARTA access connecting the city to downtown Atlanta position it as a hub for fans looking to experience the World Cup atmosphere without the stadium crowds.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The 2026 World Cup will bring millions of international visitors to American stadiums.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Todd Longwell, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
There were drums and noisemakers in a domed stadium where the sound carries.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Beyond the festivities, city leaders say Decatur's walkable downtown, restaurants and MARTA access connecting the city to downtown Atlanta position it as a hub for fans looking to experience the World Cup atmosphere without the stadium crowds.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
The 2026 World Cup will bring millions of international visitors to American stadiums.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stadium
Noun
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the 70-year-old coliseum and auditorium are operating on outdated mechanical systems that are increasingly unreliable, according to the tourism authority.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Named for a Finnish general, the Mannerheim Suite has parquet floors, high ceilings, and park views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The same park will host Saturday’s gathering, which aims to push the goal of returning to the island.—
Sarah Moreno
March 16,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Stadium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadium. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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