variants
or stadia
as in coliseums
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 stadiums
These include the people welcoming attendees into stadiums, VIP lounge chefs, waiters and the flagbearers during the opening ceremony.
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Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Matches outdoors during peak heat hours have also been limited, and those expected in warmer windows are prioritized for covered stadiums, FIFA said.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams.
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Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The joy and celebration, alongside heartbreak for fans of losing countries, is getting people to follow along, in stadiums and at home.
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Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
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Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Penalty kicks in concrete cages, long-range screamers in top-flight stadiums.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
In that tournament, 24 national teams participated, and stadiums were at about 96% capacity.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Matches outdoors during peak heat hours have also been limited, and those expected in warmer windows are prioritized for covered stadiums, FIFA said.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Many fans from all over the world who have been packing stadiums across North America are embracing colorful hairstyles, face painting and elaborate outfits to cheer on their national teams.
—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The joy and celebration, alongside heartbreak for fans of losing countries, is getting people to follow along, in stadiums and at home.
—
Dian Zhang,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The heat wave sweeping across the country will hit several World Cup locations, including New Jersey, Kansas City, and Philadelphia, where stadiums lack roofs and air-conditioning.
—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
2 July 2026
Penalty kicks in concrete cages, long-range screamers in top-flight stadiums.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
In that tournament, 24 national teams participated, and stadiums were at about 96% capacity.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stadiums
Noun
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On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
Noun
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The new $4 billion district will have a 5,500-seat concert hall, 20 acres of parks and plazas, 1,500 apartments, two hotels, 30 restaurants and an office space, all next to Honda Center, the home of the Anaheim Ducks.
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Suddenly homeless Venezuelans are sleeping in cars, parks and elsewhere without adequate emergency shelter available.
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“Stadiums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stadiums. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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