coliseums

noun

plural of coliseum
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. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026
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stadiums
Noun
  • County commissioners said the sales tax would be off-limits to any new stadiums before it was renewed by voters in 2024.
    — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of stadiums

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“Coliseums.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseums. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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