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amphitheater
[ am-fuh-thee-uh-ter, -theeuh-ter, am-puh- ]
noun
- an open-air, oval or round building with tiers of seats around a central open area, as those used in ancient Rome for gladiatorial contests.
- any similar indoor or outdoor place for public contests, games, performances, exhibitions, etc.; an arena, stadium, or auditorium.
- a room having tiers of seats arranged around a central area, in which students and other observers can view surgery, hear lectures, etc.
- British.
- the first section of seats in the gallery of a theater.
- a designated section of seats in any part of a theater.
- a level area of oval or circular shape surrounded by rising ground.
Other Words From
- am·phi·the·at·ric [am-f, uh, -thee-, a, -trik], am·phi·the·at·ri·cal adjective
- am·phi·the·at·ri·cal·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of amphitheater1
Example Sentences
Concerts in the chilly outdoor amphitheater meant bundling up.
Future phases are expected to include a hotel and a 6,200-seat amphitheater now undergoing an environmental review.
When Captain von Trapp sang “Edelweiss” to his children, the whole amphitheater joined their voices together, flooding the Hollywood Hills with a surprisingly heartwarming sound of music.
In the U.S., the former has also opened high-profile amphitheater tours for groups like Smashing Pumpkins and Garbage in recent years with the High Flying Birds.
The closing ceremony will be held at Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona.
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