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| amphitheater |
an arena or stadium consisting of tiers of seats rising outward from an open central area, used for performances, contests, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| arena |
the building or enclosure housing an arena. [1/4 definitions] |
| asphalt jungle |
any large city, esp. when considered as the noisy, crowded arena of a struggle for survival. |
| bullring |
an arena where bullfights are held. [2 definitions] |
| circus |
in ancient Rome, a large, roofless arena surrounded by rows of seats, used for public spectacles and games. [1/3 definitions] |
| concourse |
an area or arena for racing or the like. [1/5 definitions] |
| -drome |
large field, structure, or arena. [1/3 definitions] |
| hippodrome |
an outdoor arena for horse shows, circuses, or other public spectacles. [1/2 definitions] |
| lists |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) an enclosed arena in which a tournament is held. [2/3 definitions] |
| marketplace |
the social or intellectual arena in which ideas, works, or judgments are considered to compete for acceptance or approval. [1/3 definitions] |
| ring1 |
an enclosure or partition for a sports event, contest, or exhibition; arena. [1/14 definitions] |
| stadium |
an enclosed, often roofless structure containing a sports field or arena and tiers of seats for spectators. |
| theater-in-the-round |
see "arena theater." |
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