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 We‘ve made it to what many have told us is one of the most beautiful stadiums in College football. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 Second, big college stadiums are always slow to fill up pregame and that picture was obviously taken before kickoff. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026 The museum isn’t located in downtown Houston or anywhere near the stadiums, the museum district, or typical attractions people visit in the city. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 In order to ensure the long-term sustainability of major investments in stadiums and arenas, governments must first prioritise the development of the troubled local sports sector. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Planners keep drawing new homes for the Chicago Bears, with renderings of football stadiums full of bells and whistles. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 In September, Macklemore was dropped from the North American leg of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after the owners of several stadiums said he would not be allowed to perform at their venues. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2026 After opening for Foo Fighters in stadiums throughout the summer, Queens of the Stone Age will be back at the top of the bill on a 2027 world tour in support of its imminent new Matador album, Perfecth. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2026 Hans Schafer, senior vice president of global touring at Live Nation, was named Executive of the Year, recognized for his work in a touring landscape where Latin artists are increasingly filling stadiums around the world. — Qygwork, Billboard, 21 Oct. 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
Noun
  • In Palm Beach County, Amendment 3 could mean higher fees for beach parking, water, sewer, police, fire, parks, museums and libraries, and longer response times for emergency services.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The projects are designed to revitalize parks and create gathering hubs and vibrant public spaces, according to a news release.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

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“Stadiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadiums. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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