Noun

An enclosed area, often outdoor, for the presentation of sporting events (sports arena) or other spectacular events; earthen area, often oval, specifically for rodeos (N. America) or circular area for bullfights (especially Hispanic America).

A large crowd filled the seats of the arena .

The building housing such an area.

The arena is grey with white beams.

(historical) The sand-covered centre of an amphitheatre where contests were held in Ancient Rome.

The gladiators entered the arena .

A realm in which important events unfold.

The company was a player in the maritime insurance arena .

Noun

(en noun)

A broad street, especially one bordered by trees ().

A way or opening for entrance into a place; a passage by which a place may be reached; a way of approach or of exit.

The principal walk or approach to a house which is withdrawn from the road, especially, such approach bordered on each side by trees; any broad passageway thus bordered.

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, title=The Dust of Conflict , chapter=1 citation , passage=They said nothing further, but tramped on in the growing darkness, past farm steadings, into the little village, through the silent churchyard where generations of the Pallisers lay, and up the beech avenue that led to Northrop Hall.}}

A method or means by which something may be accomplished.

There are several avenues by which we can approach this problem.

* {{quote-news, year=2012

, date=18 April , author=Phil McNulty , title=Chelsea 1-0 Barcelona , work=BBC Sport citation , page= , passage=Alexis Sanchez hit the crossbar for Barcelona early on and Pedro hit the post in the dying seconds - while Cole cleared off the line from Cesc Fabregas. Goalkeeper Petr Cech also saved well from Messi and Carles Puyol as Pep Guardiola's team tried every avenue in an attempt to break Chelsea down.}}