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 The Justice Department settlement required Ticketmaster to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, reserve 50% of tickets for nonexclusive venues and cap ticketing service fees at 15%. Adam Reiss, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026 The DoJ claimed at the time of the filing that Live Nation and Ticketmaster were violating five different parts of the Sherman Antitrust Act, including requiring artists to partner with Live Nation and having a monopoly on large venues and amphitheaters. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 As the center officially begins construction, the first phase includes a welcome area with cultural and education information, amphitheater seating, bathrooms and parking. Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026 The entertainment company agreed as part of the settlement to divest up to 13 amphitheaters, which the official said would help to remediate its monopoly power over major performance venues. Mason Leib, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amphitheater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheater
auditorium
Noun
  • Its centerpiece will be an auditorium with an immense gold statue of himself.
    David Remnick, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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