Dictionary.com
definitions

arena theater

noun

a theater with seats arranged on at least three sides around a central stage.

RELATED CONTENT

Feminist Terms That Inspire ActionRead more in this article about some frequently asked questions and fun facts related to our definitions.
READ MORE
What Is The Difference Between A Philharmonic And A Symphony?A philharmonic is a symphony orchestra or the group that supports it. A symphony is a large orchestra. An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play together on various instruments, usually including strings, woodwinds, brass instruments, and percussion instruments. So, philharmonic and symphony orchestra are synonymous. Philharmonic comes from Greek words meaning ‘love of harmony’ and in this instance is a colloquial shortening of “philharmonic society” or “philharmonic orchestra.” The term only dates back to …
READ MORE

Nearby words

  1. areg,
  2. areligious,
  3. aren't,
  4. arena,
  5. arena chapel,
  6. arena theatre,
  7. arenaceous,
  8. arenaviridae,
  9. arenavirus,
  10. arendt

Origin of arena theater

First recorded in 1940–45
Also called theater-in-the-round.
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019