Synonyms of colosseum

colosseum

noun

ˌkä-lə-ˈsē-əm 

as in coliseum

a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators

run 10 laps around the colosseum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coliseum
• stadium
• park
• bowl
• circus
• gym
• gymnasium
• arena
• dome
• spa
• ballpark
• hippodrome

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of colosseum

The arena of Roland-Garros with its natural red clay evokes a colosseum, and Rafa played the game with the ferocity of a tiger unleashed upon a sandaled opponent. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 May 2026

One of the largest Nazi projects still standing, the sprawling, colosseum-style compound was immortalized in Leni Riefenstahl’s propaganda films. — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025

Visits include the Kerkennah Islands and the largest colosseum in North Africa, with a total solar eclipse visible for 5 minutes, 40 seconds from Chaffar Beach. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2025

In recent years, tourists have been arrested for driving e-scooters and a Maserati down the Spanish Steps, carving initials into the Roman colosseum, and riding a moped into the ancient ruins of Pompeii. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 May 2025

But this was Turkey, with its rich layers of history, and there were colosseums and temples to Apollo and Artemis to visit — and more wines to drink — in the week to come. — Betsy Andrews, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2025

Additionally, event host the National Association of Theater Owners has confirmed that Sony Pictures is returning to the main stage lineup in Caesars’ Colosseum after dropping out last year. — Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024

Draped in flowy silk capes and adorned with rattling, chunky gold, and silver rings, Denzel Washington embodies the flashiest villain and the colosseum’s bullpen organizer, Macrinus. — Malik Peay, Essence, 3 Dec. 2024