venue

noun

ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü How to pronounce venue (audio)
1
a
: locale sense 1
also : a place where events of a specific type are held
music venues
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

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 Palms Casino venue offers exhibitor office space, a 14 screen multiplex and a 170,000 square foot conference, meeting and event space. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024 The venue now named Bank of America Stadium opened in 1996. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2024 The venue takes its name from the country star’s signature 1990 hit. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2024 The Wilder, Kentucky, venue will move to the former location of Mugbees Biker Bar and Restaurant in Florence, with a soft opening set for Friday. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2024 The team’s current venue, Heart Health Park, cost $3 million when it was built in 2014. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 8 Mar. 2024 The aforementioned panel, and remainder of SXSW events will take place at Speakeasy, one of Austin’s most celebrated venues for over 24 years. Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2024 Artists, venues, businesses and organizations are throwing open their doors and hosting events and performances to showcase Arizona's eclectic art and culture. The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 The late Joe Gilchrist bought it in 1978 and transformed it into a live-music venue, recruiting country artists on the rodeo circuit to come down and play. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of venue was in 1531

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Cite this Entry

“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venue. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

venue

noun
ven·​ue ˈven-ˌyü How to pronounce venue (audio)
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 How to pronounce venue (audio)
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

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