Thesaurus results for AUDITORIUM

auditorium

noun

ˌȯ-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əm

Definition of auditorium

as in amphitheater

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 auditorium The vast main deck could become a large salon, a stage, or auditorium, with terraces opening both to port and starboard, while curved staircases lead to balconies and private spaces above. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 Isaacs, usually draped in black slacks and tee, travels from Palm Beach and Broward County theaters, libraries and auditoriums in person and to Zoom classes some four to six times a week. — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 New features include temporary galleries, an auditorium, and areas for programming, workshops, and storage. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2026 Other than dividing some spaces into several smaller auditoriums, the original theater has largely been kept the same since 1927. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for auditorium

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And that took place on another tier of their garden, in an amphitheater amid an olive grove.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
The chapel overlooked a canyon, and Clementina designed the seating in the shape of a Greek amphitheater to accentuate the mountain landscape’s beauty.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of amphitheater

Noun

At one time the city contained more than 70 theaters, three of which—the Lyric, the Carver, and the Alabama—remain and have been restored with proper grandeur.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Outside the theater, the pair argued over whether the film’s final shot of a full moon offers hope.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of theater

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Across the hall, all-day restaurant Café Romano has a menu replete with local and regional delights like pizza mortadella (do not miss it) and myriad pastas as well as a good steak and fish of the day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Conceived as an extension to a subterranean municipal facility, the structure houses exhibition halls, meeting rooms, and a planning bureau beneath petal-like volumes.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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