Definition of stadiumnext
as in coliseum
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators the football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people

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Recent Examples of stadium In Massachusetts, a game day train trip to the stadium near Boston will cost $80. Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 29 Apr. 2026 Rodent issues at Angel Stadium had ceased since a 2007 report in The Times that the stadium had been cited 118 times for vermin violations in the previous two years. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 But the Bears, who are weighing whether to build a new multibillion-dollar stadium in the northwest suburb or relocate to Hammond, Indiana, have indicated that the bill, as currently written, would not be useful in helping the team build in Arlington Heights. Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 While the Angels keep struggling to shut down opposing hitters, the health department had no trouble shutting down part of the stadium. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stadium
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Noun
  • The coliseum site is just beginning to be reused after being torn down in ’07.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Majestically melodic hardcore by way of the Police, their music is both sonically and emotionally strong enough to rock any coliseum.
    Brendan Hay, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Jacam Manricks, who lives across from the park, says nighttime activity has raised safety concerns for his family.
    Conor McGill, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Saguaros might reign supreme in the park, but cholla, prickly pear and barrel cactus also have a presence.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Stadium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadium. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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