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Coliseum Definition

Coli·seum (käl′ə sē′əm)

noun

  1. Colosseum (sense )
  2. a large building or stadium for sports events, exhibitions, etc.

Etymology: ModL < L colosseum

coliseum Synonyms

coliseum

n.

stadium, open-air theater, amphitheater; see arena, theater 1.

Coliseum Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • visit: While in Carthage, we will visit an ancient Coliseum and learn about the stories of early Christian Martyrs.
  • ruin: For me was reserved the high honor of discovering among the rubbish of the ruined Coliseum the only playbill of that establishment now extant.

Adjective modifier

  • old: The roof of the old Coliseum is now dismantled and the sun shines in.
  • huge: MAC: Yeah, well the first night we toured in '84, we played Verona [ Italy ] in this huge coliseum.
  • virtual: Welcome to our virtual Coliseum, for only the bravest of the brave.

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