Definition of auditoriumnext
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 They were also joined in the auditorium by Boris Kudrin, who plays their teenage son Seryozha — at one point Mazurov tousled Kudrin’s hair. Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026 Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026 The production company was specifically approved to use the school’s auditorium, locker rooms, gym, cafeteria, parking lots, front of the school and Room 101. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 Christopher accepted his daughter's diploma during the ceremony, and in video obtained by Good Morning America, was seen wiping tears from his face as the auditorium gave him a standing ovation. Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for auditorium
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Noun
  • Freeman envisioned the steep bluff as a natural amphitheater and arranged the villas on staggered terraces that hug the headland to ensure unobstructed ocean views over the roofs below.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • Other amphitheaters ran by Live Nation are in Atlanta, Toronto, New York and other cities.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • Tarasiuk bypassed the traditional distribution model entirely, securing theatrical exhibition directly with theater chains without partnering with a distributor.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
  • There’s plenty of arts and culture, anchored by its regional performing arts venue, the Bankhead Theater, and the two movie theaters at either end of downtown.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The refresh includes the assembly hall, unit storage area, classrooms, fitness center, as well as men’s and women’s bathrooms and showers, and a modernized area for vehicle storage.
    Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
  • In addition, its food hall includes several small local businesses alongside larger chains.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026

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“Auditorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditorium. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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