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 Its reinstallation at a Major League Baseball stadium reopens a broader conversation about how Texas tells the story of its past — and who gets to shape that narrative. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 Establishing a public corporate body to own the stadium will require a more hands-on approach for lawmakers, the Department of Commerce acknowledged in a statement to The Star. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026 Naming rights also were discussed, with Vice Mayor Marci Woodward pointing out how universities often employ naming rights, particularly on stadiums. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026 This rollout of names includes only the artists who will be appearing at Nissan Stadium (which is set to be demolished for a newer stadium), and not the many dozens more who will perform on daytime stages during CMA Fest. Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stadium
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  • In the parking lot outside of the coliseum, fans paused to peer inside three racecars Biffle drove during his career.
    Steve Reed, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The coliseum concert marked The Format’s first full-band performance since 2007, although Means and Ruess surprised fans at a 2020 viewing party for a Format concert film in downtown Phoenix with a full unplugged reunion concert.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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  • The park also pointed out a Junior Ranger booklet's mention of female pirates in the 17th and 18th centuries dressing like men to hide among ship crews.
    Karin Brulliard, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
  • This controversy will be an early test of how Mayor Mamdani balances his commitment to parks and open space against for-profit developer efforts to exploit the city’s housing crisis to circumvent zoning rules and renege on community commitments.
    Katherine Thompson, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026

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“Stadium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadium. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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