Noun: coliseum ,kó-li'see-um
- An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held
"The ancient Roman Coliseum still stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity";
- amphitheater [US], amphitheatre
Derived forms: coliseums
Type of: arena, bowl [N. Amer], sports stadium, stadium
Encyclopedia: Coliseum, Hampton Roads