coliseum

noun

col·​i·​se·​um ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm 

1

capitalized : colosseum sense 1

2

: a large sports stadium or building designed like the Colosseum for public entertainments

Synonyms

• bowl
• circus
• colosseum
• stadium

Examples of coliseum in a Sentence

the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour

Recent Examples on the Web

The lush, five-star, Orange County resort also boasts a striking coliseum pool, ocean-view golf, a handful of bar and dining establishments and plenty of picturesque walking paths. —Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2025

Ridley Scott’s epic return to the coliseum also missed out on best director and leading man, although Denzel Washington — who has never been BAFTA-nominated before — did get a supporting actor slot. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025

When those ten are selected, cheers ring out from the coliseum grandstands, for these animals are all but guaranteed to attract $20,000 to $30,000 at auction. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025

Reata at the Backstage Club, a nostalgic restaurant and bar atop the old rodeo coliseum, is open for dinner five days a week and lunch weekends. —Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin Colosseum, Colisseum

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for coliseum

• athenaeum
• colosseum
• mausoleum
• mycelium
• corneum
• hordeum
• luteum
• lyceum
• museum
• endothelium
• periosteum
• peritoneum

Kids Definition

coliseum

noun

col·​i·​se·​um ˌkäl-ə-ˈsē-əm 

: 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