coliseum
noun
col·i·se·um
ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm 
1
Coliseum
: colosseum sense 1
2
: a large sports stadium or building designed like the Colosseum for public entertainments
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the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour
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The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee is scheduled to hold its Official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Kickoff Party Tuesday at the coliseum’s 1923 Club Rooftop Deck overlooking the site of the FIFA Fan Festival.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2026
With the tattoo tables pushed to the side, the room becomes a coliseum for adults going to war with Beyblades, a children’s toy made popular a quarter of a century ago.
—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Knox also fielded letters expressing concerns about Charlotte building a new coliseum, including a full-on campaign by members of the First Baptist Church.
—
Mary Ramsey
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee is scheduled to hold its Official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Kickoff Party Tuesday at the coliseum’s 1923 Club Rooftop Deck overlooking the site of the FIFA Fan Festival.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coliseum
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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coliseum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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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
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