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One minute we can be in a small club, the next minute we can be in a coliseum, and the next minute we can be in a small auditorium. It varies, depending on the promoter, the budget, and the travelling distance.
Ben E. King

Meaning of "coliseum" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD COLISEUM

From Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of Colosseum.
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PRONUNCIATION OF COLISEUM

coliseum  [ˌkɒlɪˈsɪəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COLISEUM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Coliseum is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COLISEUM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

coliseum

Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it was the largest amphitheatre of the Roman Empire, and is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and engineering. It is the largest amphitheatre in the world. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Construction began under the emperor Vespasian in 70 AD, and was completed in 80 AD under his successor and heir Titus. Further modifications were made during the reign of Domitian. These three emperors are known as the Flavian dynasty, and the amphitheatre was named in Latin for its association with their family name . The Colosseum could hold, it is estimated, between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators, and was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. The building ceased to be used for entertainment in the early medieval era.

Definition of coliseum in the English dictionary

The definition of coliseum in the dictionary is a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COLISEUM


aecium
ˈiːsɪəm
americium
ˌæməˈrɪsɪəm
androecium
ænˈdriːsɪəm
apothecium
ˌæpəˈθiːsɪəm
axiom
ˈæksɪəm
calcium
ˈkælsɪəm
colosseum
ˌkɒləˈsɪəm
copernicium
ˌkəʊpəˈnɪsɪəm
dysprosium
dɪsˈprəʊsɪəm
francium
ˈfrænsɪəm
gynoecium
dʒaɪˈniːsɪəm
hassium
ˈhæsɪəm
lawrencium
lɒˈrɛnsɪəm
lyceum
laɪˈsɪəm
paramaecium
ˌpærəˈmiːsɪəm
paramecium
ˌpærəˈmiːsɪəm
perithecium
ˌpɛrɪˈθiːsɪəm
Piscium
ˈpaɪsɪəm
potassium
pəˈtæsɪəm
silicium
sɪˈlɪsɪəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COLISEUM

colibri
colic
colicin
colicine
colicky
colicroot
colicweed
colies
coliform
coliform bacteria
Coligni
Coligny
Colima
colin
colinearity
coliphage
colistin
colitic
colitis
coll

WORDS THAT END LIKE COLISEUM

Ashmolean Museum
British Museum
Fitzwilliam Museum
Guggenheim Museum
Imperial War Museum
museum
Pitt-Rivers Museum
Rijksmuseum
Science Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum
wax museum

Synonyms and antonyms of coliseum in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «coliseum» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COLISEUM

Find out the translation of coliseum to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of coliseum from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «coliseum» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

体育馆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

coliseo
570 millions of speakers

English

coliseum
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कोलिज़ीयम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المدرج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Колизей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

coliseu
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কলিসীয়াম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Colisée
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Coliseum
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kolosseum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

コロシアム
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

콜로세움
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Coliseum
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đấu trường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கொலிசியம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कोलोसीम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

coliseum
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Colosseo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Koloseum
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Колізей
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

coliseum
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Κολοσσαίο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Coliseum
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

coliseum
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Colosseum
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of coliseum

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COLISEUM»

The term «coliseum» is quite widely used and occupies the 26.358 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COLISEUM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «coliseum» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «coliseum» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about coliseum

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2 QUOTES WITH «COLISEUM»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word coliseum.
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David Charvet
People like reality; I think it's always happened from the Roman times, when people used to go to a coliseum and watch people compete against each other. I think networks and cable channels find it an easier way of producing and putting things together, because people will watch it and it's cheaper.
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Ben E. King
One minute we can be in a small club, the next minute we can be in a coliseum, and the next minute we can be in a small auditorium. It varies, depending on the promoter, the budget, and the travelling distance.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COLISEUM»

Discover the use of coliseum in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to coliseum and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Raleigh's Reynolds Coliseum
This volume captures more than 50 years of North Carolina history from the best seat in the house, highlighting the people and events that shaped the building as much as any architect's pencil.
Craig Chappelow, 2002
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Will Rogers Coliseum
As each decade passes, new demands challenge the role the complex may serve in the future. It is hoped that this book will contribute in some small way to the preservation of this amazing structure.
Debbie M. Liles, 2012
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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Using photographs culled from its archives, pictured here are never-before-seen photographs of the Coliseum's construction; rare images of political and religious rallies held at the Stadium and the Los Angeles Sports Arena, and home to ...
Chris Epting, 2002
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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum chronicles, for the first time ever, the history of a suburban arena that has often garnered the national spotlight.
Nicholas Hirshon, 2010
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Ordinary Mornings of a Coliseum: Poems
Norman Dubie's radical imagination explores spiritual practice through the lives of eccentric holy people.
Norman Dubie, 2004
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Capsule Monster Coliseum: Prima's Official ...
Become the Capsule Monster King! ·Maps and board strategies for each Area ·Complete monster list ·Board effects and movement options ·Battling strategies and Deck assembly advice ·Tips for dealing with environmental issues, matching up ...
Levi Buchanan, 2004
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Where Cleveland Played: Sports Shrines from League Park to ...
Morris Eckhouse and Greg Crouse delve into the city’s lost sports sanctuaries, where Clevelanders rejoiced and wept, experiencing moments of jubilation and ineffable sadness that remain glowing and raw.
Morris Eckhouse, Greg Crouse, 2010
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The House on Coliseum Street
An intricate psychological novel that plumbs the pain and rage born of identity and volition suppressed, The House on Coliseum Street is an arresting, somber story that transcends period and place even as it so immediately evokes New ...
Shirley Ann Grau, 1996
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The collected works of Sir Humphry Davy ...: Discourses ...
D-6 Holmes, Annex N-l Hupmobile, Coliseum D-4 Jordan, Annex P-l Kissel Kar, Coliseum, i F-2 King, Armory B-l Liberty, Annex O-l Lexington, Coliseum J-l Locomobile, Armory B-l McFarlan, Armory B-7 Mannon, Coliseum C-4 Maxwell, ...
Sir Humphry Davy, John Davy, 1919
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Motor Age
Ford, Armory C-4 Grant, Coliseum E-l Hudson, Coliseum B-4 Haynes, Coliseum D-6 Holmes, Anne*? N-l Hupmoblle, Coliseum D-4 Jordan, Annex P-l Kissel Kar, Coliseum F-2 King, Armory B-l Liberty, Anu^ O-l Lexington, Cofbeum J-l ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COLISEUM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term coliseum is used in the context of the following news items.
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Deadline to present financing plans for Oakland Coliseum City …
The San Diego finance whiz behind the best, possibly last-ditch effort to keep the Raiders in Oakland is set to present his early financing plans ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
2
Berglund Center hosting coliseum seat replacement open house
Beginning in August, the Berglund Center will start its project to replace the original, harvest-gold, coliseum seats with brand new seating. «WFIR News Talk Radio, Jul 15»
3
Activists Strongly Criticize Coliseum City Proposal
When the Bay Area News Group recently published a leaked copy of the development plan for the Coliseum and the surrounding area, the plan ... «East Bay Express, Jul 15»
4
Bryan Adams coming to Coliseum
BLOOMINGTON — Grammy-winning singer Bryan Adams will perform Sept. 18 at U.S. Cellular Coliseum as part of his "Reckless" 30th ... «Bloomington Pantagraph, Jul 15»
5
Islanders News: SongCenter, Pulock's plan, Coliseum calls, Ho …
Employees of Nassau Coliseum reflect on the many years there...and getting laid off as SMG's lease expires. [Newsday]; A case for Capuano ... «Lighthouse Hockey, Jul 15»
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Police look to find Dairy Queen armed robbers
Surveillance photo from robbery at Dairy Queen on N. Coliseum Blvd. ... The Dairy Queen at 1818 N. Coliseum Blvd was robbed around 9:25 ... «WANE, Jul 15»
7
County looking to fix coliseum, detention center
Ector County Commissioners are still trying to secure funding to fix the roofs of the Ector County Coliseum and the Ector County Detention ... «Odessa American, Jul 15»
8
Jehovah's Witnesses kickoff first of five weekends at Richmond …
Before launching the first of five weekend conventions this summer, the Jehovah's Witnesses gave the Richmond Coliseum a good scrubbing. «Richmond Times-Dispatch, Jul 15»
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Nassau Coliseum employees, facing layoffs due to renovations …
Donald Every, head usher at the Nassau Coliseum, poses for a portrait outside the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale Thursday, May 28, 2015. «Newsday, Jul 15»
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Hampton refocuses Coliseum Central plans
City planners didn't mince words in their 2004 outlook of the city's largest commercial corridor: "Coliseum Central is on the verge of a significant ... «Daily Press, Jul 15»

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