colosseums

Definition of colosseumsnext
plural of colosseum
as in coliseums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators run 10 laps around the colosseum

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stadiums
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  • In some, stadiums are part of a broader sports and entertainment complex, meaning FIFA could negotiate with the city’s World Cup host committee or local government.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Young Americans want to live in areas with good jobs, great restaurants, unique businesses, concert venues, and sports stadiums nearby.
    DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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