Arena vs. Venue
Arena and Venue Definitions
Arena
An enclosed area for the presentation of sports events and spectacles.
Venue
The scene or setting in which something takes place; a locale
"that non-cinematic venue of popular nightmares, the discotheque" (P.J. O'Rourke).
Arena
A building housing such an area.
Venue
A place for large gatherings, as a sports stadium.
Arena
A place or scene where forces contend or events unfold
Withdrew from the political arena.
The world as an arena of moral conflict.
Venue
The court where a lawsuit may or should be tried, usually because the cause of action arose in that locality.
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Arena
The area in the center of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and other spectacles were held.
Venue
The locality from which a jury may be drawn.
Arena
An 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).
A large crowd filled the seats of the arena.
Venue
The locality where a crime is committed.
Arena
The 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.
The arena is grey with white beams.
Venue
A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events.
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Arena
(historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.
The gladiators entered the arena.
Venue
(legal) A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid, or the district from which a jury comes.
Arena
A realm in which events take place; an area of interest, study, behaviour, etc.
The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena.
Venue
(obsolete) A bout; a hit; a turn.
Arena
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.
Venue
(sports) A stadium or similar building in which a sporting competition is held.
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Arena
Any place of public contest or exertion; any sphere of action; as, the arenaof debate; the arena of life.
Venue
(by extension) The place where something happens.
The metalworking forum is not the appropriate venue for this discussion about politics.
Arena
"Sand" or "gravel" in the kidneys.
Venue
A neighborhood or near place; the place or county in which anything is alleged to have happened; also, the place where an action is laid.
The twelve men who are to try the cause must be of the same venue where the demand is made.
Arena
A particular environment or walk of life;
His social sphere is limited
It was a closed area of employment
He's out of my orbit
Venue
A bout; a hit; a turn. See Venew.
Arena
The central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially a sand-strewn area
Venue
The scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
Arena
A large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Venue
In law: the jurisdiction where a trial will be held
Arena
A playing field where sports events take place
