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 Dimensions Dance Theatre of Miami will be at Pinecrest Gardens’ geodesic-dome amphitheater for the first time on Saturday, May 9, reviving favorites that fit, as if made for it, the natural setting. Guillermo Perez, Miami Herald, 5 May 2026 The canopy also curves to the shape of Pan Pacific Park’s outdoor amphitheater next to the Goldrich. Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026 The aim was to create a recreational space, which could include an amphitheater, community center, ice rink, sports fields and walking trails. Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 The long-term vision for High Note includes an amphitheater and regional promenade, not to mention ballfields, a dog park, and a beer garden. Olivia Young, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for amphitheater
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amphitheater
auditorium
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  • Those have ranged from the auditorium demolition to neighborhood impacts of ancillary commercial space included in the plan.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
  • Crown Point Junior Music Academy officially celebrated its recent remodel on April 16 by dedicating its new state-of-the-art auditorium as a performance space in memory of music teacher Steve Luchs.
    Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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