Definition of venuenext
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as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue Hayley Williams’ three (relatively) small venue shows at the Fox Theater in Oakland — May 7, 9 and 10 — are still sold-out. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 7 May 2026 McCann defended the event on the dais, noting that other cities — including San Diego, which holds its State of the City at the Balboa Theater — also use off-site venues. Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 Gruene Hall is not a glamorous venue. Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 7 May 2026 The venue, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Pianto, is an octagonal church and former monastery facing the northern lagoon of Venice. Thomas Patier, Artforum, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for venue
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Noun
  • My husband has a large following on social media platforms due to his former career.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The layout includes an ergonomic cockpit, a refined interior with a twin cabin aft, and a teak deck with fold-out platforms and sunpads forward and aft.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The pyramids are roughly a 20–25 minute drive away, depending on traffic, which makes the location particularly convenient for early morning visits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
  • The vessel holds 24 ounces of liquid and is sold at four locations on the main concourse.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Wednesday’s debate, hosted by Los Angeles NBC and Telemundo affiliates, initially seemed like a far calmer antidote to a combative CNN forum Tuesday night.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
  • The phrase apparently traces its origins to a 2021 post in an online forum run by Chinese search giant Baidu.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • It should be noted that most nuclear power plants have run without accidents for decades, and nuclear power plants have many safeguards in place to prevent problems, according to the World Nuclear Association.
    Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts only a 35% chance for good conditions at the launch site Tuesday, which increases to 65% on Wednesday and 85% if delayed to Thursday.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • Semancik said the new smaller units are designed to be built in a factory and then assembled on site.
    Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026

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“Venue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venue. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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