arena

Definition

  • noun: a building for sports and other forms of entertainment that has a large central area surrounded by seats
  • noun: an area in a Roman amphitheater for gladiatorial combats
  • synonyms: circus, amphitheater, cirque

Examples

  • The economic 'arena' has been dominated by that country.

  • Congress became an 'arena' of opposing views.

  • the toughest political 'arena' in the world

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You liar. You little punk! You took my knife. Get off me. Just sit here. I should better wait for the arena. You're the first one I get so watch your back huh! Everybody back in line. You know you're next to me Cato! Busy career. (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games
  • (..) Particularly to what I'm about to say. First. No fighting with the other Tributes. You'll have plenty of time for that in the arena. There are four compulsory exercises, the rest will be individual training. My advice is... Don't ignore the survival skills. Everybody wants to (..)
    2012 The Hunger Games