colosseums

plural of colosseum
as in coliseums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators run 10 laps around the colosseum

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  • On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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  • These include the people welcoming attendees into stadiums, VIP lounge chefs, waiters and the flagbearers during the opening ceremony.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • For homeowners near host stadiums, the tournament has turned spare bedrooms and second homes into prime real estate.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 3 July 2026
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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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