coliseum

noun

ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm How to pronounce coliseum (audio)
Definition of coliseumnext
as in stadium
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour

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Recent Examples of coliseum With the tattoo tables pushed to the side, the room becomes a coliseum for adults going to war with Beyblades, a children’s toy made popular a quarter of a century ago. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026 Knox also fielded letters expressing concerns about Charlotte building a new coliseum, including a full-on campaign by members of the First Baptist Church. — Mary Ramsey updated June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee is scheduled to hold its Official Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Kickoff Party Tuesday at the coliseum’s 1923 Club Rooftop Deck overlooking the site of the FIFA Fan Festival. — City News Service, Daily News, 9 June 2026 As law enforcement jogged with the torch along Figueroa Avenue, they were greeted by Special Olympics Southern California athletes and representatives at the coliseum to mark the start of the Los Angeles County leg. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coliseum
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stadium
Noun
  • Rather than point to the comments, however, Cruz blamed fans who attempted to force their way through the entrance of the stadium before the game.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • India’s bid plan centers on the city of Ahmedabad, which will host the multi-sport Commonwealth Games in 2030, and has the world’s largest cricket stadium which is named for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stadium

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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseum. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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