coliseum

noun

col·​i·​se·​um ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm 

1

capitalized : colosseum sense 1

2

: a large sports stadium or building designed like the Colosseum for public entertainments

Synonyms

• bowl
• circus
• colosseum
• stadium

Examples of coliseum in a Sentence

the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour

Recent Examples on the Web

The parking lots around the coliseum filled to capacity shortly after 2 p.m., Bojangles Coliseum announced. —Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2024

Fans can watch the rest of the draft at a watch party outside the coliseum. —David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2024

The coliseum will also host the opening night of the MLB Draft presented by Nike on Sunday, July 14. —Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024

Fairfield couple Daina Senatore and Jonathan Reeve have broken ground for it at 20 George St. – on the former coliseum site. —Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Colosseum, Colisseum

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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