venue

noun

ˈven-ˌyü How to pronounce venue (audio)
Definition of venuenext
1
as in platform
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information a cable show might be the perfect venue for your opinions about local politics

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2
as in location
the area or space occupied by or intended for something the historic library is a perfect venue for the series of poetry readings

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Recent Examples of venue That venue decision takes away the D.C. district court’s jurisdiction where Judge James E. Boasberg has been ranting about Trump. — Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2025 The 25,000-seat stadium is part of a wider 131-acre development which includes a public park, entertainment and hospitality venues. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 In Weekend 2 Given the non-stop activity in Broadway’s venues, scheduling was a challenge. — Darryn King, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Rocking 52 Boise venues — primarily downtown — the 13th edition of Treefort featured more than 420 acts and 790 official events (plus more unofficial ones). — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for venue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for venue
  1. platform
  2. location
  3. forum
  4. place
  5. site
Noun
  • Our goal this episode was ending certain stories in climactic ways, yet building a platform for the show to leap off.
    — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The show has consistently used its platform to teach important life lessons in fun and engaging ways, all done by some of the most influential faces in pop culture.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of platform
Noun
  • The Fight to Build the Lincoln Memorial From location disputes to the type of memorial itself, the fight over how to best respect Lincoln's legacy eventually led to the Lincoln Memorial.
    — JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Feb. 2025
  • The seasonal meal deal returned to participating Red Lobster locations nationwide on Tuesday, months after the seafood chain exited financial bankruptcy.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of location
Noun
  • The Democratic Party in Idaho called on the state’s federal leaders to change course from their ongoing absence and appear before voters in a public forum.
    — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Rapp did not attend the forum and a fifth candidate, Margaret Williamson, has withdrawn from the race.
    — Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of forum
Noun
  • The Lesotho Communications Authority said the license would be in place for 10 years.
    — John Bacon, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Rory McIlroy turned another major collapse into his grandest moment of all, hitting a wedge into 3 feet for birdie in a sudden-death playoff Sunday to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
    — Time, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of place
Noun
  • Glamour may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Per Good Morning America, Perry and her crew underwent final training sessions at their rocket's launch site in Van Horn, Texas, a few days ahead of the flight.
    — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of site

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