venue

noun ven·ue \ ˈven-ˌyü \

Definition of venue

1 a :locale 1; also :a place where events of a specific type are held

music venues

b :outlet 1c

2 a :the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held

requested a change of venue

b :the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises

c :a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

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Examples of venue in a Sentence

The venue of the trial has been changed.
The nightclub provided an intimate venue for her performance.

Recent Examples of venue from the Web

The airy, contemporary venue with its soothing Southwestern accents includes first-floor patio seating and two bars, one indoors and the other on a rooftop deck where by day customers can bask in the sun.

— david coddon, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Baja Med-inspired cuisine is served with style at Pueblo in Pacific Beach," 30 Aug. 2017
This renaissance woman can currently be seen singing jazz standards at venues like The Betsy Hotel South Beach, Little Haiti Cultural Center and Casablanca on the Bay.

— by shayne benowitz, miamiherald, "‘Miami’s merchant to the millions’ began by breaking boundaries," 27 Aug. 2017
That cost the city its bus station, as well as the legendary Hillbilly Ranch, one of the great small music venues that ever stood in this town.

— charles p. pierce, Esquire, "What I Saw in Boston on Saturday," 21 Aug. 2017
In the United States, stadiums of 31 of 32 NFL teams (Buffalo's New Era Field was excluded) are on the list of venues.

— danielle lerner, The Courier-Journal, "Louisville, Lexington passed over for 2026 World Cup bid; Might international soccer be in play?," 18 Aug. 2017
Most Popular Given Melissa C. Koh and James Chen's wedding venue was the Ritz Carlton in Millenia, Singapore, an extravagant gathering was expected.

— lauren smith, House Beautiful, "This Bride Wore 5 Amazing Dresses to Her Wedding," 15 Aug. 2017
Magician Dennis Watkins brings his mystifying stage show to the intimate venue for 3 and 7:30 p.m. performances Aug. 19.

— bob kostanczuk, Post-Tribune, "Magician returns to Theatre at the Center stage," 11 Aug. 2017
The officers were instructed to file the documents by the sergeant in charge that night of the venue detail, police chief Steve Neubauer said.

— mike nolan, Daily Southtown, "'Mayor coming through': Tinley mayor moved cones for party bus after McCartney concert, records show," 11 Aug. 2017
Using information sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, college statistics, and student reviews, Niche considered categories including classrooms, labs, performance venues, housing, food, and recreational facilities.

— sam dangremond, Town & Country, "The 10 Best College Campuses Across America," 10 Aug. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of venue

borrowed from Anglo-French, probably alteration (by assimilation to venue "arrival, attendance") of vinné, visné, literally, "neighborhood, neighbors," going back to Vulgar Latin *vīcīnātus, re-formation of Latin vīcīnitās vicinity

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First Known Use: 1531

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venue Synonyms

Synonyms

forum, medium, outlet, platform, soapbox

Related Words

channel, conduit, pipeline; showcase, stage

VENUE Defined for English Language Learners

venue

noun

Definition of venue for English Language Learners

: the place where an event takes place

Law Dictionary

venue

noun ven·ue \ ˈven-ˌyü \

legal Definition of venue

1 :the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises —used especially at common law

2 :the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held — see also change of venue — compare jurisdiction

3 :a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority

Origin and Etymology of venue

Anglo-French, place where a jury is summoned, alteration (influenced by venue arrival, attendance) of vinné visné, literally, neighborhood, neighbors, from Old French, ultimately from Latin vicinus neighboring