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ɪˈsi noun
1.
Also, colosseum. an amphitheater, stadium, large theater, or other special building for public meetings, sporting events, exhibitions, etc.
2.
( initial capital letter ) Colosseum.
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coliseum or colosseum (ˌkɒlɪˈsɪəm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc | |
| [C18: from Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of | |
| colosseum or colosseum | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of | |
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Word Origin & History
coliseum
c.1710, M.L. variant of L. colosseum, amphitheater of Vespasian at Rome (see Colosseum).
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Example sentences from the web
Seats were taken temporarily from the coliseum building nearby.
The name was further corrupted to coliseum during the middle ages.
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