stadium

sta·di·um

noun \ˈstā-dē-əm\

plural -dia \-dē-ə\ or sta·di·ums

Definition of STADIUM

1

a : any of various ancient Greek units of length ranging in value from 607 to 738 feet (about 185 to 225 meters) b : an ancient Roman unit of length equal to 607 feet (185 meters)

2

a : a course for footraces in ancient Greece originally one stadium in length b : a tiered structure with seats for spectators surrounding an ancient Greek running track c : a large usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports events

3

[New Latin, from Latin] : a stage in a life history; especially : one between successive molts of an insect

Examples of STADIUM

1. <the football game will be held at the new stadium, which seats 100,000 people>

Origin of STADIUM

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek stadion

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to STADIUM

Synonyms: bowl, circus, coliseum, colosseum

Related Words: ballpark, park; gym, gymnasium, spa; arena, dome, hippodrome

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Rhymes with STADIUM

radium