as in stadium
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 coliseum Always experiencing an identity crisis as evident in the ever-changing naming rights associated with the coliseum, sadness exudes from the concrete edifice. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 The parking lots around the coliseum filled to capacity shortly after 2 p.m., Bojangles Coliseum announced. Lucy Marques, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2024 Fans can watch the rest of the draft at a watch party outside the coliseum. David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2024 The coliseum will also host the opening night of the MLB Draft presented by Nike on Sunday, July 14. Jaida Joyner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for coliseum 

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“Coliseum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coliseum. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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