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amphitheatre (UK), amphitheater (US)
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐ̃fiˈtjatɾu/an·fi·te·a·tro
Definition
11. A large, circular or oval open-air building with tiers of seats surrounding a central space, used in ancient Rome for public spectacles. 2. A lecture hall with tiered seating. 3. A natural formation resembling an amphitheatre.
Usage examples
“The Colosseum is the most famous Roman amphitheatre.”
“The professor addressed the students in the packed amphitheatre.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
amphitheatrelecture theatrenatural amphitheatre