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Stadium

UK /["/ˈsteɪdiəm/","/ˈsteɪdiə/"]/ US /["/ˈsteɪdiəm/","/ˈsteɪdiə/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

a large sports ground surrounded by rows of seats and usually other buildings

Listen to definition

In simple words: A large building where people watch sports events or concerts.

Examples

• a **football/sports stadium**
• plans to **build** a new **stadium**
• an all-seater stadium
• The Reds are building a new stadium.
• Thousands packed into the stadium to watch the final.
• the home stadium of the New York Giants
• It is a domed stadium with artificial turf.
• They're planning to turn the football ground into an all-seater stadium.
• Thousands of football fans packed into the stadium to watch the game.

Usage notes

Use 'stadium' for formal contexts like sports and events. Avoid using it for smaller venues like arenas or theaters.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'stadium' like 'stand' — people stand and cheer for their teams.

Collocations

• packed
• all-seater
• indoor
• fill
• pack
• pack into
• at a/​the stadium

Synonyms

• arena
• coliseum
• amphitheater
• venue
• field

Antonyms

• home
• indoor venue
• arena

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'arena', which is usually smaller.
• Using 'stadium' for non-sporting events like exhibitions.
• Incorrectly pluralizing as 'stadiums' instead of 'stadia' in academic contexts.