stadiums

variants or stadia
plural of stadium
as in coliseums
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 stadiums Players also found the flight of the ball was vastly different than in regular stadiums, where tall concrete bleachers knock down the wind. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 It was later amended to apply to 3,000 capacity or smaller venues, which exempted larger arenas and stadiums where many fans have felt the weight of rising ticket costs and where much of the secondary reselling market draws activity. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years. Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Kudos to Denver leaders for planning one of the next sports stadiums in the city with no public parking lot. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026 Bigger stadiums, louder crowds, your face broadcast on millions of televisions around the country. Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 The Venue Collection is a group of stadiums, ranging from Brooklyn's Barclays Center to London's The O2 arena, where Amex cardholders can get access to exclusive perks and discounts. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Now stadiums are half-full and, in some cases, nearly sold out. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Visiting fans often travel specifically to watch their own teams play in Las Vegas, filling hotels, casinos and stadiums while generating premium demand for suites and hospitality packages. Joshua Hong, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stadiums
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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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  • It is considered one of the most isolated and remote parks in the contiguous United States but still had over half a million visitors in 2025.
    Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Today, the pyramid is surrounded by parks, leafy streets and upscale apartment buildings in the districts of Miraflores and San Isidro.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Stadiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadiums. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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