auditoriums

noun

variants or auditoria
plural of auditorium
as in amphitheaters
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings will hold the town meeting in the high school auditorium

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Recent Examples of auditoriums The Capitol Theatre has six auditoriums and just celebrated its 100th anniversary last year. — Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 Remember, Brand New Day won’t have Imax as those auditoriums are committed to Universal’s Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey in a three-week booking. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 July 2026 Over the past century the firm has worked with design legends like Gio Ponti and Richard Meier, Sir Norman Foster and Frank Gehry to outfit some of the world’s most famous theaters and auditoriums. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Lotte is now said to be planning upgrades to its own business instead, refitting its theaters with recliner seating, upgraded projection and sound-specialized auditoriums, while also expanding its content business. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026 Renting out parking lots, auditoriums and other school facilities often involves coming in on weekends and troubleshooting issues with vendors throughout the week, the North Side principal said. — Mila Koumpilova, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 Across the country, families are filling auditoriums and lawns to watch their seniors walk across the stage. — Matt Gandal, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for auditoriums
  1. amphitheaters
  2. theaters
  3. halls
Noun
  • Management is retrofitting amphitheaters from as little as 1% premium capacity toward 25% and designing new arenas with up to 30% premium inventory.
    — Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • Choosing seats and venues that work for kids Smaller venues and outdoor amphitheaters are often easier for a first-timer than a packed stadium.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
Definition of amphitheaters
Noun
  • Ortega, repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen, will be in theaters this fall with sci-fi drama Klara and the Sun.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • But before those blockbuster hopefuls land in theaters, here’s a look at what sizzled and fizzled during the first six months of the year.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of theaters
Noun
  • And staff at Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, or Trout Unlimited, or the Mule Deer Foundation — that’s their job, to go and advocate in the halls of Congress and with the administration.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026
  • These type of chili buns were likely popularized in Kentucky pool halls serving the working class and, by the 1960s, were adopted by ice cream shops and drive-ins, according to the Southern Foodways Alliance.
    — Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 July 2026
Definition of halls

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