amphitheater
noun
am·phi·the·ater
ˈam(p)-fə-ˌthē(-ə)-tər 
also ˈam-pə-ˌthē-
1
: an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
2
a
: a very large auditorium
b
: a room with a gallery from which doctors and students may observe surgical operations
c
: a rising gallery in a modern theater
d
: a flat or gently sloping area surrounded by abrupt slopes
3
: a place of public entertainment (as for games or concerts)
amphitheatric
ˌam(p)-fə-thē-ˈa-trik
adjective
also ˌam-pə-thē-
or amphitheatrical
ˌam(p)-fə-thē-ˈa-tri-kəl
also ˌam-pə-thē-
Examples of amphitheater in a Sentence
the conference attendees crowded into the amphitheater for the keynote address
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Boehm, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
However, there’s no evidence to suggest that sharks ever prowled Roman amphitheaters.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
In fact, the hugely popular, controversial comedian has already lined up 32 arena and amphitheater shows across North America for 2025.
—Lacey Rose, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Future phases are expected to include a hotel and a 6,200-seat amphitheater now undergoing an environmental review.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Amphitheater.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amphitheater. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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