stadium
A stadium is a large building with an open area in the center where sports or concerts happen. It has many rows of seats for people to sit and watch the event.
Examples
3 of 5The fans are walking toward the stadium to watch the game.
People who like the team are going to the big sports building for the match.
The city council approved the construction of a new multi-purpose stadium.
The local government said yes to building a new large place for sports and events.
I'll meet you by the stadium gates at seven.
Let's meet at the entrance of the sports ground at 7:00 PM.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Stage' for 'Sports' – a STAdium is a giant STAge for teams.
Quick Quiz
The soccer players ran onto the _____ to start the match.
Correct!
The correct answer is: stadium
Examples
The fans are walking toward the stadium to watch the game.
everydayPeople who like the team are going to the big sports building for the match.
The city council approved the construction of a new multi-purpose stadium.
formalThe local government said yes to building a new large place for sports and events.
I'll meet you by the stadium gates at seven.
informalLet's meet at the entrance of the sports ground at 7:00 PM.
Architectural studies show that stadium design impacts spectator safety.
academicResearch on buildings shows that how a stadium is made affects how safe people are.
Our company is bidding for the stadium's food service contract.
businessOur business wants to win the job of selling food at the sports arena.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
fill the stadium
to have every seat taken by a person
sell out the stadium
to sell all the tickets for an event at the stadium
stadium lights
the very bright lights used to see the field at night
Often Confused With
An arena is usually smaller and enclosed/indoor, while a stadium is typically larger and can be open-air.
A gym is a small indoor room for exercising, but a stadium is for thousands of people to watch big events.
Usage Notes
Use the preposition 'at' when talking about being inside or near the stadium for an event. The plural can be 'stadiums' (common) or 'stadia' (very formal).
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse 'stadium' with 'stage'; a stage is just for performers, while a stadium is the whole building. Learners sometimes misspell it as 'stadiun'.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'Stage' for 'Sports' – a STAdium is a giant STAge for teams.
Word Origin
Derived from the Greek word 'stadion', which was a unit of distance for foot races.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Stadiums are often iconic landmarks in major cities and serve as hubs for community pride during international competitions like the Olympics.
Quick Quiz
The soccer players ran onto the _____ to start the match.
Correct!
The correct answer is: stadium
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