coliseum
noun
col·i·se·um
ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm 
1
Coliseum
: colosseum sense 1
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: a large sports stadium or building designed like the Colosseum for public entertainments
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the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
The championship games at the new coliseum are scheduled for Tuesday and Friday, March 13.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 10 Mar. 2026
What time does the music start at Concert in the Coliseum?
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for coliseum
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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coliseum. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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coliseum
noun
col·i·se·um
ˌkäl-ə-ˈsē-əm
: a large structure (as a stadium) for athletic contests or public entertainment
Etymology
from the Latin spelling used in the Middle Ages for the Colosseum, a great outdoor arena in ancient Rome
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