palestra

Noun

Meaning

A wrestling school; hence, a gymnasium, or place for athletic exercise in general.

A wrestling; the exercise of wrestling.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

palaestra coliseum hippodrome playhouse field circus amphitheater champ scene ring campus platform walk cockpit gymnasium
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Hypernyms

field playing field playing area athletic field

Derivatives

palestrae palestras

Examples

The Palestra has hosted more NCAA Tournament basketball games than any other facility. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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