arena
noun
Meaning
- nounAn enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (North America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).
Example:
A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.
- nounThe building housing such an area; specifically, a very large, often round building, often topped with a dome, designated for indoor sporting or other major events, such as concerts.
Example:
The arena is grey with white beams.
- nounThe sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
Example:
The gladiators entered the arena.
Source: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-letter puzzle facts
- How common
- Very common
- #451 of 8,600 five-letter words by how often they're used
- Can be a Play Five answer
- As a first guess
- Tests likely letters better than 81% of common five-letter words.
- Vowels: 3 · Different letters: 4 · Repeated letters: a