sta·di·um\ˈstā-dē-əm\
noun
: a very large usually roofless building that has a large open area surrounded by many rows of seats and that is used for sports events, concerts, etc.
Full Definition
1 a : any of various ancient Greek units of length ranging in value from 607 to 738 feet (about 185 to 225 meters)
b : an ancient Roman unit of length equal to 607 feet (185 meters)
2 a : a course for footraces in ancient Greece originally one stadium in length
b : a tiered structure with seats for spectators surrounding an ancient Greek running track
c : a large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events
3 [New Latin, from Latin] : a stage in a life history; especially : one between successive molts of an insect
Other forms: plural -dia \-dē-ə\ or sta·di·ums
Examples
the football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people
Origin: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek stadion.
First use: 14th century
Synonyms: bowl, circus, coliseum, coliseum, colosseum
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