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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  • The clap signal first entered the football zeitgeist in the early 2000s as a method for visiting teams to combat rowdy stadiums.
    Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Tickets for World Cup matches are divided into four categories, from the most affordable category four tickets in small sections near the top of stadiums to category one in the lower bowl.
    Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.

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