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 new Vista Point complex will add 193 independent living units, 72 assisted living residences, an indoor pool, performing arts auditorium, art studio and more, and ultimately will boost Fairview’s overall population to nearly 600. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026 In the auditorium, the walls are decorated with zigzag patterns and starbursts, carvings and bric-a-brac, under enormous chandeliers. — David Allen, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026 Given the scarcity of 70mm auditoriums, many of those locations are sold out through September. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026 By evening, the lucky ticket recipients stood shoulder to shoulder in the 1,100-capacity venue that resembles a high school auditorium and also sells pierogis off to the side, in keeping with its origins as a Polish cultural center. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for auditorium

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There are way fewer shows at the amphitheaters, though the season’s not over yet.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Construction began in late 2023 to build restrooms, a parking lot with 80 spaces, a ranger station, a small amphitheater for ranger talks, and wide paths that will enable access for those with disabilities.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of amphitheater

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Viola Davis The EGOT-winning Davis and Panettiere worked together on the 2016 courtroom drama Custody, directed by theater icon James Lapine.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
The theater has hosted a Jimmy Buffett concert, a high school graduation, an outdoor ice skating rink, and Fourth of July festivities, along with its nightly fare.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2026

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Nearly one in three adults used a public library service in 2023–24, while 21,000 community centers and halls host everything from childcare and exercise classes to adult advice services.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The hundreds of thousands of AI servers that fill the cavernous halls of data centers from Virginia to Germany are a testament to the deep interdependence of the industry.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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