noun
coliseum
ko-luh-SEE-uhm
noun
1
A large arena, stadium, or theatre used for sports, concerts, or big public events.
"The band played to a sold-out crowd at the city coliseum."
"The boxing match was held in the downtown coliseum."
How to Use Coliseum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big arena-style venue for sports or shows, named after Rome's famous Colosseum.
Common mistake
The Roman landmark is spelled "Colosseum"; "coliseum" is the generic English word for any large arena.
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Word Forms
coliseums plural, colisea plural
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Etymology
From the Colosseum, the giant amphitheatre in ancient Rome, whose name came from Greek kolossos, meaning "giant statue".