amphitheatre

/ ˈæmfɪˌθɪətə, ˌæmfɪθɪˈætrɪk /

noun

1. a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome

2. a place where contests are held; arena

3. any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground

4. 1. the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre

   2. any similarly designated seating area in a theatre

5. a lecture room in which seats are tiered away from a central area

Other Word Forms

• amphitheatric adjective
• amphitheatrically adverb

Example Sentences

He said one challenge had been the choice of the amphitheatre in Verona, roughly half way between Milan and Cortina, to host the Olympic closing ceremony and the Paralympic opening ceremony.

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This wasn't the ancient amphitheatre of Herodium down the road, but it was a sporting spectacle all the same, twisting and turning, bewildering and perplexing.

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Verona's ancient Roman amphitheatre, which is nearly 2,000 years old, will host the closing ceremony of the Games which will take place over February 6-22.

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A wave of audible recognition rolled up the amphitheatre as Young continued the rest of the verse: “He had a different story for every set of eyes / How can he remember who he’s talkin’ to?

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The seaside town of Vannes, in southern Brittany, had carefully prepared a special venue and a separate overflow amphitheatre for the occasion.

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Related Words

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• stage