coliseum Synonyms & Antonyms
/kɒləˈsiːəm/
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Coliseum as a Noun
1
A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.
the London Coliseum
2
A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.
Coliseum in a Sentence
the London Coliseum
Word Forms & Grammar
coliseum (plural coliseums or (rare) colisea)
Words That Rhyme With Coliseum
Origin of Coliseum
From Medieval Latin coliseum, from Latin Colosseum, from neuter of colosseus (“gigantic”), from Ancient Greek κολοσσιαῖος (kolossiaîos), from κολοσσός (kolossós, “giant statue”). See also: w:Colosseum § Name on Wikipedia.
Coliseum at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kɒləˈsiːəm/ |
| Meaning | A large theatre, cinema, or stadium |
| Plural | coliseums |