coliseum
/ˌkɑːləˈsiːəm/
nounco · li · se · um
Think: "CO-LI-SE-UM"—a big arena has a big "SEE"-ing section in the middle: co-li-SEE-um.
Yes, it's coliseum. Don’t swap the vowels: it’s **-seum** (like “SEE-um”), not **-sium**.
Definition
- nouna large stadium or arena, especially one used for sports, entertainment, or public events; often refers to the ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome (the Colosseum).
Examples
- “We toured the coliseum and learned how ancient crowds watched gladiator fights.”
- “The new coliseum downtown hosts concerts, basketball games, and graduations.”
- “From the top row of the coliseum, the whole field looked like a tiny rectangle.”
Synonyms
arenastadiumamphitheaterbowlvenue
Translations
ES coliseoPT coliseuFR colisée
Common misspellings
coluseumcoliseamcoliseimcolleseumcoliseuemcoliseum
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