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 This year featured the main field stage and a smaller amphitheater stage. Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 The resort offers a marina, lake cruises, an amphitheater, and a variety of accommodations. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026 As usual, Nelson will spend the summer on the road with a lengthy amphitheater tour that culminates September 26 at Farm Aid in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026 The rocky beaches around the amphitheater offer a clear line of sight of the Starship launch pad, and there are often spectators on boats out of nearby Port Isabel offering a picturesque view. Tariq Malik, Space.com, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for amphitheater
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auditorium
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  • On Secret Of Success This weekend, in North America, Spidey will share Imax auditoriums with the fourth weekend of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While Imax offers a variety of screen options, including digital versions of the 70 mm aspect ratio, these viewings are often cropped to fit the auditorium in which they are being shown.
    Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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