Definitions
01sports or concert venue
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports
n. a large building or area with seats around it, used for sports or musical performances.
n. a large, often circular or oval building or enclosure used for public entertainment, such as sporting events or concerts.
日本語:競技場※
“The band played to a sold-out crowd at the city's largest indoor arena.”
“The municipal arena underwent extensive renovations to accommodate the technical requirements of modern touring stage productions.”
Synonyms
02area of activity
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a particular place or area of interest, such as politics or business.
n. a sphere of intense activity, competition, or debate; often used to describe abstract fields like politics or international relations.
日本語:舞台※
“She decided to leave her job in law and enter the political arena.”
“The diplomat spent decades navigating the international arena, brokering deals between nations with conflicting economic interests.”
03Ancient Roman centre
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Archaic · Technical
n. the sand-covered floor in the middle of an ancient Roman theatre where people fought.
n. the central, sand-covered area of an ancient Roman amphitheatre where gladiatorial contests and public spectacles took place.
日本語:アリーナ※
“The guide explained how gladiators once fought in the arena of the Colosseum.”
“Archaeologists discovered evidence of complex drainage systems beneath the arena floor, designed to clear water after simulated naval battles.”
Usage
Often used in historical contexts when discussing Roman architecture or history.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “arena” in context.
Verb
01. enter the arena
“Several new tech startups are preparing to enter the arena of artificial intelligence this year.”
verb + noun
02. step into the arena
“The young lawyer felt a surge of adrenaline as she stepped into the arena for her first major trial.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
03. crowded arena
“The smartphone market has become a crowded arena where only the most innovative brands survive.”
adj + noun
04. international arena
“The country is striving to regain its influence in the international arena through diplomatic efforts.”
adj + noun
05. political arena
“He decided to leave academia and test his skills in the cutthroat political arena.”
adj + noun
Preposition
06. in the arena
“Success in the arena of global finance requires both resilience and strategic foresight.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“Hunt says "looking good and feeling good" is all part of her process to get into the right mindset, and likens walking out on to the track to a gladiator entering an arena.” “The contest, including rehearsals, the semi-finals and grand final, will be held at Bulgaria's newest sports and entertainment venue, Arena Burgas, which was opened in 2023.” “The contest will be held at Arena Burgas, a multifunctional venue with 5,500 seats that can host up to 15,000 people.” “The lean, hour-long set makes no attempt to miniaturize an arena production while leaving some of her biggest crowd-pleasers on the table (Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl, Vampire, Traitor and Get Him Back!” Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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