col·i·se·um also col·os·se·um (k l  -s   m)n. A large amphitheater for public sports events, entertainment, or assemblies. [Medieval Latin Colis um, an amphitheater in Rome, Italy, variant of Latin Colossum, from neuter of colossus, gigantic, from colossus, huge statue; see colossus.] |
coliseum [ˌkɒlɪˈsɪəm], colosseum
n
(Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Architecture) a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc.
[from Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of Colosseum]
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| Noun | 1. |  coliseum - an oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are heldvomitory - an entrance to an amphitheater or stadium |
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