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colosseums

noun

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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  1. coliseums
  2. stadiums
Noun
  • On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of coliseums
Noun
  • Every week, hundreds of thousands of people walk through the gates of stadiums and arenas, millions will gather in clubhouses, sports halls, gyms and community centres.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Naperville District 203 School Board members are considering a new districtwide digital advertising initiative for the video boards at the high schools’ stadiums, gyms and pools.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stadiums
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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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