Colosseum
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Noun — A large ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome used for gladiator fights and public spectacles; more broadly, any large stadium built in a similar style.
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Etymology
From Late Latin, based on Latin colosseus ("colossal"), referring to a giant statue that once stood nearby.
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What does “Colosseum” mean?
The word “Colosseum” means a large ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome used for gladiator fights and public spectacles; more broadly, any large stadium built in a similar style. In plain terms, the famous ancient Roman arena, or (lowercase) any huge stadium modeled after it.
How do you pronounce “Colosseum”?
“Colosseum” is pronounced ko-luh-SEE-uhm (/ˌkɒ.ləˈsiː.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Colosseum” in a sentence?
Here is “Colosseum” used in a sentence: “Tourists line up for hours to tour the Colosseum in Rome.”
What part of speech is “Colosseum”?
“Colosseum” is a noun.
Where does the word “Colosseum” come from?
The word “Colosseum” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin, based on Latin colosseus ("colossal"), referring to a giant statue that once stood nearby.