coliseum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of COLISEUM

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>

Synonyms bowl, circus, coliseum, colosseum

Related Words ballpark, park; gym, gymnasium, spa; arena, dome, hippodrome

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