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stadiums

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsteɪdiəmz// UK //stˈeɪdiəmz// sta·di·ums

n. large buildings with a field in the middle and seats all around for people to watch sports or concerts.

n. plural form of 'stadium'; refers to large, usually open-air structures used for sporting events, concerts, or other public performances, featuring tiered seating for spectators.


SIMPLE

The city built two new stadiums for the upcoming tournament.

CONTEXTUAL

Modern stadiums often feature retractable roofs to ensure that matches can proceed regardless of the weather conditions.

COMPLEX

Architects are increasingly designing multi-purpose stadiums that can be reconfigured to host diverse events, ranging from international football matches to large-scale music festivals and community exhibitions.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural 'stadiums' is the standard modern form, though the Latin-derived 'stadia' is occasionally found in technical or academic contexts.

Pitfall

the stadiumesthe stadiumsThe plural is formed by adding -s, not -es, as the word ends in a consonant-vowel-consonant pattern.

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