Colosseum vs. Coliseum — What's the Difference?

The Colosseum ( KOL-ə-SEE-əm; Italian: Colosseo [kolosˈsɛːo]) is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, just east of the Roman Forum. It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world today, despite its age.

A large theatre, cinema, or stadium

The name since medieval times of the Amphitheatrum Flavium, a vast amphitheatre in Rome, begun c.75 AD.

A large amphitheater for public sports events, entertainment, or assemblies.

Variant of coliseum.

A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

Alternative spelling of coliseum

A large, often circular building, for indoor sporting events, exhibitions, concerts, etc.; arena.

The amphitheater of Vespasian in Rome.

The amphitheater of Vespasian at Rome, the largest in the world.

Amphitheater in Rome built about AD 75 or 80

An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held