arena

1. n. The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand. Source: opted

2. n. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life. Source: opted

3. n. "Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys. Source: opted

4. n. a particular environment or walk of life Source: wordnet

5. n. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand Source: wordnet

6. n. a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments Source: wordnet

7. n. a playing field where sports events take place Source: wordnet

8. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which the gladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so called because it was covered with sand. 2. Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life. 3. (Med.) "Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys. Source: webster

9. The area in the central part of an amphitheater, in which thegladiators fought and other shows were exhibited; -- so calledbecause it was covered with sand. Source: adambom

10. n:100 n. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand n. a playing field where sports events take place Source: ecdict

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