Hippodrome vs. Coliseum — What's the Difference?

The hippodrome (Greek: ἱππόδρομος) was an ancient Greek stadium for horse racing and chariot racing. The name is derived from the Greek words hippos (ἵππος; "horse") and dromos (δρόμος; "course").

A large theatre, cinema, or stadium

(Sports) An arena for equestrian shows.

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

An open-air stadium with an oval course for horse and chariot races in ancient Greece and Rome.

A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

A horse racing course.

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

A fraudulent sporting contest with a predetermined winner.

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

(archaic) A circus with equestrian performances.

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

To stage a sporting contest to suit gamblers.

A place set apart for equestrian and chariot races.

An arena for equestrian performances; a circus.

A fraudulent contest with a predetermined winner.

To arrange contests with predetermined winners.

A stadium for horse shows or horse races