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Definition of coliseum

coliseum

/ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
col · i · se · um
Plural:coliseums
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coliseum Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large stadium, amphitheater, or indoor arena designed to host public spectacles, sporting events, concerts, or exhibitions.

Example

"Thousands of fans gathered at the downtown coliseum for the championship basketball game."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring specifically to the ancient Flavian Amphitheatre in Rome, the capitalized spelling 'Colosseum' is strongly preferred, whereas lowercase 'coliseum' is standard for modern sports arenas and civic halls.

• Rhymes for coliseum

• Nearby Words

colicky
colima
colin
coliseum
colitis
collab
collaborate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin 'colosseum', neut. of 'colosseus' ('gigantic'), originally referring to the ancient amphitheater in Rome located near the colossal statue of Emperor Nero.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coliseum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coliseum
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