colosseums

Definition of colosseumsnext
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
Noun
  • But there’s a difference between accepting the legality of gambling and actively promoting it, whether that’s through opening sportsbooks at stadiums like Wrigley Field or saturating game broadcasts with gambling advertisements.
    Michael Delayo, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
  • And clearly, there are still stadiums in this country that will book him, as well as fans to fill their seats.
    Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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