Colosseum
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- proper noun
- /kəˈlɑːs.i.əm/
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Coliseo
- The Colosseum in Rome is famous for hosting ancient gladiatorial battles and large public events.
- Rome's Colosseum
I want to see like almost like the Colosseum in Rome.
- I want to see like almost like the Colosseum in Rome.
- when I see something today like the Pantheon or like the Colosseum,
- This is like, you know, has Roman in the Colosseum kind of vibes to it.
Examples
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Looking east to the Colosseum, I hear the roar of the crowd as two gladiators fight to the death.
Academic text (2009) -
Where stands the Colosseum, so stands Rome.
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When two men enter the Colosseum, only one leaves.
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I enjoyed the Colosseum part, but after about 2 hours, I was really not enjoying it.
Blog text (8) -
We have to be at the Colosseum at 2 p.m.
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As long as the Colosseum stands, Rome will endure.
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But yes, I mean, when you walk out of the metro and see the Colosseum, that is it's an unforgettable experience.
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Lastly, we visited Rome with its spectacular landmarks such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and the Vatican.
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The Colosseum was built between 230 and 238 AD by Gordian, the African proconsul of the Roman emperor.
Fiction book (2000) -
Visitors from around the world flock to the Colosseum to witness its grandeur and historical significance.
Synonyms
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A large building like a sports stadium with many seats for events
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A large open place with rising rows of seats around a middle area where people watch events
A large ancient Roman arena called the Colosseum that dates from about AD 80
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Etymology
The word Colosseum comes from the word colossus, which means 'giant statue' and is the same root as the English word colossal. Because a giant statue once stood beside the building in ancient Rome, the name came to fit the very large amphitheatre where public shows were held.