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coliseum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of coliseum

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
Synonyms of coliseum

bowl, circus, colosseum, stadium
Words Related to coliseum

ballpark, park

gym, gymnasium, spa

arena, dome, hippodrome

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