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 Designed as a coastal oasis, its coliseum pool features a backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, with scenic views of the luscious Pelican Hill Golf Club. Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 More than 200 Rocky Mountain Prep high school seniors made a grand entrance on the floor of the roaring coliseum, clutching the hands of their escorts who, in many cases, were mom and dad. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 Situated directly below the Main Stand, players can hear everything happening above, like gladiators waiting to enter the coliseum. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news Tales of gladiators going head-to-head with ferocious lions in ancient Rome’s coliseum are legendary. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coliseum
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stadium
Noun
  • And the stadium atmosphere was dazzling, even in the drizzle.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Speaking at the Hawgs Illustrated Sports Club in Springdale on Thursday, Arkansas athletics director Hunter Yurachek cited several factors working against the stadium hosting the team again.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseum. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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