Definition of coliseumnext
as in stadium
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour

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Recent Examples of coliseum The row of homes in the Queen Anne style had emerged in an era when architects were starting to be seen as artists and were lauded for putting designs together like collagists, plucking chimneys from a medieval village and arches from a Roman coliseum. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025 The concert series, album and sponsored festivities outside of the coliseum could only be described as a love letter to Puerto Rico, highlighting its deep and rich history, traditions, culture and music, but also ongoing issues around its economy, gentrification and infrastructure. Maya Rosenberg, NBC news, 13 Sep. 2025 Mike Crum, director of Fort Worth’s Public Events Department, said that money will be used to expand the coliseum’s concourse and update restroom and concession areas, among other improvements. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025 Additional practical sets were built for this installment of the franchise with adjustments implemented over the course of the construction of the coliseum. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coliseum
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stadium
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  • In addition to where in the stadium tickets can purchased, Razorback Foundation donor levels and priority points also dictate how parking passes around the stadium are distributed and how many tickets are available for purchase in certain sections.
    Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The baseball team, in conjunction with Live Nation, will host the inaugural Braves Country Fest at their home stadium, Truist Park.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026

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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseum. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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