coliseum

American

[kol-i-see-uhm] / ˌkɒl ɪˈsi əm /

noun

Also colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
(initial capital letter) Colosseum.

coliseum British

/ ˌkɒlɪˈsɪəm /

noun

a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc

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Etymology

Origin of coliseum

1700–10; < Medieval Latin Colisseum; see Colosseum

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She was also the executive producer, making decisions on budgets, wardrobe edits and how to make it snow in the coliseum.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

The rattlesnakes are rounded up in the second weekend of March and then taken to a coliseum, where tens of thousands of visitors watch organizers milk their venom.

From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2023

"I was sat chatting to Kyle Sinckler the other day and he said it's a proper coliseum, an incredible place to play rugby," said Ollie.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2023

A part of the ceiling on a small government coliseum in Masbate city was also damaged, Dilao said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2023

The older folks in their Sunday best sit in rows that circle around the room like stands in a coliseum.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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