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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  • On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • The extra funding is expected to expand advertising at airports and Major League Baseball spring training stadiums, and fund digital ads and partnerships with grapefruit influencers.
    Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Of course, teams demanding tax breaks and financial assistance for new stadiums is nothing new, but other changes are occurring.
    Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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