coliseum

[ kol-i-see-uhm ]

noun

1. Also colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
2. (initial capital letter) Colosseum.

coliseum

/ ˌkɒlɪˈsɪəm /

noun

1. a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of coliseum¹

1700–10; < Medieval Latin Colisseum; Colosseum

Word History and Origins

Origin of coliseum¹

C18: from Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of Colosseum

Example Sentences

The 69-year street vendor said she lives in a motel near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, arriving there after a stint of homelessness that occurred when code enforcement forced her to move from an illegal garage she rented for around $500 a month.

From Los Angeles Times

Robinson’s USC debut did not go as planned, the Trojans losing to Missouri in the 1976 opener at the Coliseum.

From Los Angeles Times

Dorsey won the Coliseum League championship.

From Los Angeles Times

Banning at San Pedro: These two teams went into overtime at the Coliseum on Oct.

From Los Angeles Times

He came to see us at Nassau Coliseum — came on his own, walked into the dressing room, said: “Hi, I’m Billy Joel. I’m a big fan.”

From Los Angeles Times