coliseum
Coliseum (noun) means a large arena, stadium, or theatre used for sports, concerts, or big public events. Example: “The band played to a sold-out crowd at the city coliseum.”
How to use coliseum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big arena-style venue for sports or shows, named after Rome's famous Colosseum.
The Roman landmark is spelled "Colosseum"; "coliseum" is the generic English word for any large arena.
Word forms
coliseums plural, colisea plural
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The band played to a sold-out crowd at the city _____.
Etymology
From the Colosseum, the giant amphitheatre in ancient Rome, whose name came from Greek kolossos, meaning "giant statue".
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What does “coliseum” mean?
The word “coliseum” means a large arena, stadium, or theatre used for sports, concerts, or big public events. In plain terms, a big arena-style venue for sports or shows, named after Rome's famous Colosseum.
How do you pronounce “coliseum”?
“Coliseum” is pronounced ko-luh-SEE-uhm ([kʰɑɫəˈsi.əm] in IPA).
How do you use “coliseum” in a sentence?
Here is “coliseum” used in a sentence: “The band played to a sold-out crowd at the city coliseum.”
What part of speech is “coliseum”?
“Coliseum” is a noun.
Where does the word “coliseum” come from?
The word “coliseum” comes from Greek. From the Colosseum, the giant amphitheatre in ancient Rome, whose name came from Greek kolossos, meaning "giant statue".
Is “coliseum” a common word?
“Coliseum” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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