coliseum

noun

col·​i·​se·​um ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm How to pronounce coliseum (audio)
1
capitalized : colosseum sense 1
2
: a large sports stadium or building designed like the Colosseum for public entertainments

Examples of coliseum in a Sentence

the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour
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The arena’s gate, for example, stands 6 meters higher than that of the original coliseum to allow for the mast of a boat to enter the space in a pivotal scene. Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025 What, then, does the sequel bring to the proverbial coliseum? Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 Luzon wore a look evocative of the gladiator armor worn in coliseums of Ancient Rome. Julia Teti, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 The second stop is Expo Park/USC, that leaves you even closer to the coliseum, about a 4-minute walk. Coliseum officials recommend that riders purchase a $3.50 round-trip fare at the beginning of their trip to avoid ticket lines when the events are over. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coliseum 

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Colosseum, Colisseum

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of coliseum was in 1660

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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coliseum. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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coliseum

noun
col·​i·​se·​um ˌkäl-ə-ˈsē-əm How to pronounce coliseum (audio)
: a large structure (as a stadium) for athletic contests or public entertainment
Etymology

from the Latin spelling used in the Middle Ages for the Colosseum, a great outdoor arena in ancient Rome

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