lyceum

ly·ce·um

noun \lī-ˈsē-əm, ˈlī-sē-\

Definition of LYCEUM

1

: a hall for public lectures or discussions

2

: an association providing public lectures, concerts, and entertainments

3

: lycée

Origin of LYCEUM

Latin Lyceum, gymnasium near Athens where Aristotle taught, from Greek Lykeion, from neuter of lykeios, epithet of Apollo

First Known Use: 1786

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

Rhymes with LYCEUM

museum, no-see-um, odeum, per diem