Definition of amphitheaternext
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 Everything except the amphitheater was removed in 1990, but Bynum Island still hosts natural areas and is used for family camping and fishing programs, Bachrach wrote in 2021. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 June 2026 The prizes will be meted out at tonight’s closing ceremony in Taormina’s Ancient Greek amphitheater. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 June 2026 Red Rocks remains the industry’s gold standard for outdoor amphitheaters. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 13 June 2026 In addition to its Ferris wheel, West Harbor is also planning to include an amphitheater, a dog park, an immersive art gallery and a range of cuisines, dining options and bars. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for amphitheater
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auditorium
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  • The auditorium at El Museo del Barrio, packed with tenant advocates and Democratic Socialists of America members, erupted into huge cheers when the measure passed.
    Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026
  • The print will be projected in Hindi with English subtitles onto a giant HD screen in the Hall’s auditorium.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 June 2026

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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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