# Roman holiday

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A form of public entertainment characterized by violence, degradation and suffering.

## Etymology
From the gladiatorial contests of Ancient Rome.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/roman-holiday