Colosseum Definition & Meaning

colosseum
noun
  1. a large amphitheater in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80

"Colosseum" in song lyrics

See how colosseum is used in real songs:

  • "My ring of foes slayed in the pits of the colosseum"
    Lone Ninja — Storm Shadow
  • "roman colosseum"
    AOL — AOL
  • "how many seats in the colosseum"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "colosseum"

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