coliseum
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Medieval Latin, from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin Colosseum, from neuter of colosseus (“gigantic”), from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Ancient Greek κολοσσιαῖος (kolossiaîos), from κολοσσός (kolossós, “giant statue”). See also: Colosseum § Name on Wikipedia.
Pronunciation
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Noun
coliseum (plural coliseums)
- A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.
- the London Coliseum
- A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.