The meaning of Stadium

noun

(especially in greek and roman architecture) an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events.

Usage examples:

The opera was performed in the roman amphitheatre

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A circular or oval area of ground around which rows of seats are arranged on a steep slope, for watching plays, sports, etc. outside

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A level area surrounded by seating, in which sports, entertainments, and other public events are held.

Usage examples:

Whole towns could be surrounded, or a mile-wide dragnet thrown over an area which contained sportin…

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An enclosed stadium with a domed roof.

Usage examples:

The houston astrodome

noun

A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.

Usage examples:

A mixing bowl

verb

Roll (a ball or other round object) along the ground.

Usage examples:

She snatched her hat off and bowled it ahead of her

noun

A round vessel that is open at the top

noun

A travelling company of acrobats, clowns, and other entertainers which gives performances, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places.

Usage examples:

I was thrilled by the annual visits of the circus

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A group of traveling entertainers including acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, or a performance by such a group, often in a tent

Usage examples:

He quit school in the eighth grade to join the circus., we saw the circus set up in a tent in the m…

noun

A half-open steep-sided hollow at the head of a valley or on a mountainside, formed by glacial erosion.

Usage examples:

The fourth and fifth landscape types are alpine landscapes, consisting of branching networks of tro…

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A hollow area almost surrounded by steep slopes at the top of a glaciated valley

Usage examples:

From here you can start to see the rim of the mountains that enclose the cirque.

noun

A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

Usage examples:

The london coliseum

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A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

Usage examples:

The london coliseum

proper noun

The name since medieval times of the amphitheatrum flavium, a vast amphitheatre in rome, begun c.75 ad.

noun

A large amphitheatre (= a circular or oval area with seats around it for watching sports and entertainments), especially one built by the ancient romans

Usage examples:

The octagon would hold four roman colosseums., romans used to go to the big colosseum to watch glad…

noun

The route or direction followed by a ship, aircraft, road, or river.

Usage examples:

The road adopts a tortuous course along the coast

verb

(of liquid) move without obstruction; flow.

Usage examples:

Tears were coursing down her cheeks

noun

The particular path something such as an aircraft or ship takes as it moves, or the path along which a river flows

Usage examples:

A southern course will take our flight over texas., the ship was blown off course (= away from its …

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A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base.

Usage examples:

The dome of st paul's cathedral

noun

An area that is surrounded by a barrier.

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A deer enclosure

noun

An area of open land, especially one planted with crops or pasture, typically bounded by hedges or fences.

Usage examples:

A wheat field

verb

Attempt to catch or stop the ball and return it after it has been hit by the batter, thereby preventing runs being scored or base runners advancing.

Usage examples:

First, he took his eyes off the ball while fielding at short leg, and failed to notice that sarwan …

adjective

Attempt to catch or stop the ball and return it after it has been hit by the batsman or batter, thereby preventing runs being scored or base runners advancing.

noun

The solid surface of the earth.

Usage examples:

He lay on the ground

verb

Short for ground bass.

adjective

Past and past participle of grind.

noun

An enclosed area in which horses and riders are trained.

Usage examples:

The lawn leads down to a manège for exercising horses and an organic kitchen garden.

noun

The quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.

Usage examples:

Her voice rose steadily in pitch

verb

Set (one's voice or a piece of music) at a particular pitch.

Usage examples:

You've pitched the melody very high

verb

Cover, coat, or smear with pitch.

Usage examples:

He pitched the ship inside and outside

noun

A ground or track for horse or dog racing.

Usage examples:

Last year, the event was held at goodwood racecourse and pitted europe against the middle east.

noun

A racecourse.

Usage examples:

The largest obstacles to a comprehensive racing bill are the differing interests of greyhound and h…

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A usually oval path on which esp. horses or cars compete

noun

A small circular band, typically of precious metal and often set with one or more gemstones, worn on a finger as an ornament or a token of marriage, engagement, or authority.

Usage examples:

A diamond ring

verb

Surround (someone or something), especially for protection or containment.

Usage examples:

The courthouse was ringed with police

noun

An act of ringing a bell, or the resonant sound caused by this.

Usage examples:

There was a ring at the door

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A form of motorcycle racing in which the riders race several laps around an oval dirt track, typically in a stadium.

Usage examples:

When i used to race for southampton in speedway my number was always seven.

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(a special racing track used for) the sport of racing special cars, or light motorcycles without brakes

noun

A rough path or road, typically one beaten by use rather than constructed.

Usage examples:

Follow the track to the farm

verb

Follow the trail or movements of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their course.

Usage examples:

Secondary radars that track the aircraft in flight

verb

Tow (a canoe) along a waterway from the bank.

Usage examples:

He was going to track the canoe up the ice-hung rapids

noun

A cycle-racing track, typically with steeply banked curves.

Usage examples:

The track there is the busiest velodrome in the world and mcglynn sees no reason why a facility in …

noun

A track for bicycle racing, usually with curved sides that go up steeply