amphitheater

noun
UK: /ˌæm.fɪˈθiː.ə.tər/
US: /ˈæm.fəˌθiː.ə.tər/

  1. A round or oval building with a central space for events and rising rows of seats around it.

    1. We saw a play in the old amphitheater. [ ] [ ]
    2. The ancient amphitheater is used for concerts and dramatic performances. [ ] [ ]

  2. An outdoor venue, often ancient, used for public performances or events, with tiered seating around a central stage.

    1. The summer concert series will be held at the amphitheater. [ ] [ ]
    2. Restoration work continues at the Roman amphitheater to preserve its historical significance. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

arena stadium

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "amphitheater" in English means: A round or oval building with a central space for events and rising rows of seats around it., An outdoor venue, often ancient, used for public performances or events, with tiered seating around a central stage..

The phonetic transcription of "amphitheater" is /ˌæm.fɪˈθiː.ə.tər/ in British English and /ˈæm.fəˌθiː.ə.tər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "amphitheater": arena, stadium.

Example usage of "amphitheater": "We saw a play in the old amphitheater.". More examples on the page.