as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address

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Recent Examples of amphitheater Denver has owned Red Rocks since 1927 and in 1941 opened the public amphitheater, which ranks among the nation’s highest-volume outdoor concert venues. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 10 June 2025 The amphitheater is on the south side of I-80, between Harlem and Oak Park avenues. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025 Bellucci will receive the honor at a gala event in Taormina’s ancient amphitheater at which the film will be screened. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 June 2025 Plans show a possible amphitheater, pavilion, bike repair station, and outdoor event spaces that could be reserved. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for amphitheater
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auditorium
Noun
  • Calmly urge parents streaming into the auditorium to hurry up.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
  • Currently there are 13 handicap spaces spread around the auditoriums.
    Howard Cohen July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025

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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amphitheater. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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