coliseum (redirected from coliseums)

col·i·se·um also col·os·se·um  (kl-sm)

n.

A large amphitheater for public sports events, entertainment, or assemblies.

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[Medieval Latin Colisum, an amphitheater in Rome, Italy, variant of Latin Colossum, from neuter of colossus, gigantic, from colossus, huge statue; see colossus.]

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Noun

1.

coliseum - an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held amphitheater, amphitheatre sports stadium, stadium, arena, bowl - a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments vomitory - an entrance to an amphitheater or stadium