amphitheater

noun

am·phi·the·ater | \ ˈam(p)-fə-ˌthē(-ə)-tər also ˈam-pə-ˌthē-

Definition of amphitheater

1 : an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles

2a : a very large auditorium

b : a room with a gallery from which doctors and students may observe surgical operations

c : a rising gallery in a modern theater

d : a flat or gently sloping area surrounded by abrupt slopes

3 : a place of public entertainment (as for games or concerts)

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Other Words from amphitheater

amphitheatric \ ˌam(p)-fə-thē-ˈa-trik

also ˌam-pə-thē- \ or amphitheatrical \ -tri-kəl

\ adjective

amphitheatrically \ -tri-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

Examples of amphitheater in a Sentence

the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address

Recent Examples on the Web

Concertgoers, deliveries and mail will now be heading to 33 Bob Seger Dr., the new street designation for the popular amphitheater in Independence Township. — Brian Mccollum, Detroit Free Press, "DTE Energy Music Theatre changes address to 33 Bob Seger Drive," 5 June 2019 The amphitheater was for part of that time standing room only. — Mark Swed, latimes.com, "Review: Why ‘Noon to Midnight’ is the new-music bargain that’s hard to beat," 3 June 2019 His first amphitheater debuted in the Yucatán in 2012 with an opening performance by Philip Glass. — Jay Cheshes, WSJ, "James Turrell’s New Masterpiece in the Desert," 14 Jan. 2019 Since then, the beautiful Provençal city with its Roman amphitheater surrounded by pretty 18th-century townhouses and mansions and dainty 19th-century villas and ’60s housing projects has long slumbered. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "What to See at the Rencontres d’Arles Photo Festival," 24 Aug. 2018 And a panel of music industry professionals — including Pearl Jam's Mike McCready and Sharon Osbourne — selected Alpine as the sixth-best amphitheater in the nation for a 2013 Rolling Stone feature. — Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Alpine Valley Music Theatre is back in business after no-show season, but struggles remain," 21 June 2018 No injuries were reported in the collapse at the amphitheater in Columbia, Md., in Howard County. — Martin Weil, Washington Post, "Roof of Merriweather Post Pavilion collapses during renovation," 14 Jan. 2018 Other luxuries include three swimming pools, lush gardens, and a 500-seat amphitheater. — Lindsey Desimone, ELLE Decor, "Own The Space-Age Home Of Fashion Legend Pierre Cardin," 1 Oct. 2015 The sprawling oasis has an amphitheater, classical Roman statues, grottos, ponds, fountains, and an abundance of flowers. — Vogue, "These Are the 6 Gucci-Approved Places to Travel in 2019," 22 Jan. 2019

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