noun
- plural of colosseum; large amphitheaters or stadiums, especially ancient Roman ones used for public spectacles
Examples
- Ancient Rome built several colosseums throughout its empire.
- Tourists visit the ruins of colosseums in Italy and other Mediterranean countries.
- The colosseums were engineering marvels of their time.
- Gladiatorial contests took place in these massive colosseums.
- Modern stadiums are often compared to ancient colosseums.
- Archaeological teams study the remains of Roman colosseums.