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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Noun
  • On the road, ordinary gyms suddenly felt like coliseums.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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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
  • 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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“Colosseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/colosseums. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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