noun
Colosseum
ko-luh-SEE-uhm
noun
1
A large ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome used for gladiator fights and public spectacles; more broadly, any large stadium built in a similar style.
"Tourists line up for hours to tour the Colosseum in Rome."
"The city built a modern colosseum for concerts and sporting events."
How to Use Colosseum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe famous ancient Roman arena, or (lowercase) any huge stadium modeled after it.
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Etymology
From Late Latin, based on Latin colosseus ("colossal"), referring to a giant statue that once stood nearby.