coliseum

//ˌkɒlɪˈsiːəm//
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Noun

coliseumSingular
coliseumsPlural
1

A large stadium or amphitheater used for sports events, concerts, or other public entertainment.

The coliseum can hold up to 50,000 spectators for concerts and sporting events.

2

An alternative spelling of Colosseum, referring specifically to the ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome.

The Coliseum in Rome was built nearly 2,000 years ago.