Thesaurus results for AUDITORIUM

auditorium

noun

ˌȯ-də-ˈtȯr-ē-əm

Definition of auditorium

as in amphitheater

a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings will hold the town meeting in the high school auditorium

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Recent Examples of auditorium The vast main deck could become a large salon, a stage, or auditorium, with terraces opening both to port and starboard, while curved staircases lead to balconies and private spaces above. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026 Isaacs, usually draped in black slacks and tee, travels from Palm Beach and Broward County theaters, libraries and auditoriums in person and to Zoom classes some four to six times a week. — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 New features include temporary galleries, an auditorium, and areas for programming, workshops, and storage. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Sep. 2026 Other than dividing some spaces into several smaller auditoriums, the original theater has largely been kept the same since 1927. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for auditorium

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Noun

The facility also includes a picnic shelter, a restroom, a graffiti wall and an amphitheater for small concerts and events.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
The massive structure hosted gladiator games and animal hunts—and remains the largest amphitheater in the world.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of amphitheater

Noun

Slam Frank’s provocations, however, are leavened by Fox’s genuine skill with and respect for musical theater.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
After wrapping production on Man of Tomorrow in August, the fourth film in Gunn’s new DCU franchise is set to premiere July 9, 2027 in theaters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of theater

Noun

Across the hall, all-day restaurant Café Romano has a menu replete with local and regional delights like pizza mortadella (do not miss it) and myriad pastas as well as a good steak and fish of the day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Conceived as an extension to a subterranean municipal facility, the structure houses exhibition halls, meeting rooms, and a planning bureau beneath petal-like volumes.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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