STADIUM


Meaning of STADIUM in English

n. (pl. stadiums) 1 an athletic or sports ground with tiers of seats for spectators. 2 (pl. stadiums or stadia) Antiq. a a course for a foot-race or chariot-race. b a measure of length, about 185 metres. 3 a stage or period of development etc.

[ ME f. L f. Gk stadion ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.