coliseum

== English == === Alternative forms === colossæum (archaic) colosseum === Etymology === From Medieval Latin coliseum, from Latin Colosseum, from neuter of colosseus (“gigantic”), from Ancient Greek κολοσσιαῖος (kolossiaîos), from κολοσσός (kolossós, “giant statue”). See also: w:Colosseum § Name on Wikipedia. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /kɒləˈsiːəm/, /-ʊm/ (Received Pronunciation, Canada) IPA(key): [k(ʰ)ɒləˈsiːəm] (US) IPA(key): [kʰɑɫəˈsi.əm] (Standard Southern British) IPA(key): [kʰɔləˈsɪjəm] === Noun === coliseum (plural coliseums or (rare) colisea) A large theatre, cinema, or stadium. the London Coliseum A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena. ==== Derived terms ====