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 Nevertheless, Russell Crowe showing off his swordsmanship in a coliseum is a little more important than facts. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Dec. 2025 From the field, the Sooners acknowledged their travel party in the coliseum’s highest heights. David Ubben, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025 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 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 See All Example Sentences for coliseum
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stadium
Noun
  • Their 14,700-capacity stadium has plenty of old-school charm but badly needs modernisation.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
  • This month, Johnston will wrap up a contentious and tight budget season and battle through some of the final votes on the city’s deal to bring a women’s soccer team — and stadium — to the Baker neighborhood.
    Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025

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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseum. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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