stadia
n. countablen. a plural form of 'stadium', used to describe large sports arenas. It is a very formal or old-fashioned way to talk about these places.
n. the plural form of 'stadium', referring to large, open-air arenas for sports and entertainment. Primarily used in formal, academic, or historical contexts.
The city built several new stadia to host the international games.
The ancient civilization constructed massive stadia that could hold thousands of spectators for their public athletic competitions.
While modern urban planning often prioritizes mixed-use developments, the construction of grand stadia remains a significant investment in the cultural and economic identity of a major metropolitan area.
From Italian stadia.
From Ancient Greek στᾰ́δῐᾰ (stắdĭă), plural of στᾰ́δῐον (stắdĭon).
From Latin stadia, plural of stadium.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 30, 2026