as in stadiums
a large usually roofless building for sporting events with tiers of seats for spectators
the local coliseum is a standard stop for rock bands on tour
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Recent Examples of coliseums
On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coliseums
stadiums
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Scenes of Japanese soccer fans sweeping stadiums and picking up trash after a match first drew public attention in France in 1998 — Japan’s first appearance in the World Cup.—
Stephen Wade,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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This year’s tournament will have 48 teams play 104 matches at 16 stadiums across Canada, Mexico and the United States, including eight games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, temporarily renamed Los Angeles Stadium.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Coliseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseums. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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