as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings
the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address
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Recent Examples of amphitheater
The amphitheater and bandshell on the south side of the pier are not as old as the bridge, but also need replacement in keeping with modern seismic and accessibility standards.
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
With a giant open-air amphitheater, a covered pavilion that hosts the local farmers market, and plenty of open green spaces to relax, Trailblazer Park is an excellent way to enjoy the town from a local’s perspective.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Billy Joel returned to the stage for the first time since revealing his brain disorder diagnosis, performing a surprise two-song set alongside a Billy Joel cover band at a Florida village amphitheater.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
The occasion was a concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the village of Wellington, Florida at the town’s amphitheater.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
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Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
With a giant open-air amphitheater, a covered pavilion that hosts the local farmers market, and plenty of open green spaces to relax, Trailblazer Park is an excellent way to enjoy the town from a local’s perspective.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Billy Joel returned to the stage for the first time since revealing his brain disorder diagnosis, performing a surprise two-song set alongside a Billy Joel cover band at a Florida village amphitheater.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2026
The occasion was a concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of the incorporation of the village of Wellington, Florida at the town’s amphitheater.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheater
auditorium
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Instead of costly real estate leases, IMAX makes deals with cinema chains to install its equipment into their auditoriums and then takes a share of the box office receipts for films screened in those theaters.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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Unidentified plainclothes dudes then dragged her out of the high school auditorium while other Idahoans watched — some in amusement, others not so much.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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