venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

a

: locale sense 1

also : a place where events of a specific type are held

music venues

b

: outlet sense 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

Synonyms

• platform
• forum

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 on the Web

The Mayflower Athletic Conference bout was held at Xaverian Brothers High School, which has served as Tri-County’s home venue all season while its own facilities in Franklin undergo renovations. —Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025

The residency coincides with the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough release, with fans now able to experience the band in one of the world’s most technologically advanced venues. —Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 17 Oct. 2025

Such efforts highlight the growing importance of tracking sports as rights deals become increasingly spread out among different venues. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025

Rough Trade Below, the record store and venue tucked inside Rockefeller Center, was the spot for the launch of Pitchfork’s new zine on French pop singer Oklou. —Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for venue

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Kids Definition

venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

1

: the place in which a trial is held

2

: locale

also : a place where events of a specific type are held

sport venues

Legal Definition

venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü 

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

Etymology

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