coliseum

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Medieval Latin, from Latin Colosseum, from neuter of colosseus (“gigantic”), from Ancient Greek κολοσσιαῖος (kolossiaîos), from κολοσσός (kolossós, “giant statue”). See also: Colosseum § Name on Wikipedia.

Pronunciation

  • (Canada) IPA(key): /ˌkɑləˈsi.əm/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /kɒl.əˈsiː.əm/
  • CA synth(file)

Noun

coliseum (plural coliseums)

  1. A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.
    the London Coliseum
  2. A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.
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