coliseum
Americannoun
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Also colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
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(initial capital letter) Colosseum.
noun
Etymology
Origin of coliseum
1700–10; < Medieval Latin Colisseum; see Colosseum
Vocabulary lists containing coliseum
Example Sentences
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The second stop is Expo Park/USC, that leaves you even closer to the coliseum, about a 4-minute walk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024
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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