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- DictionaryAm·phi·the·a·ter/ˈam(p)fəˌTHēədər/
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- 1. (especially in Greek and Roman architecture) an open circular or oval building with a central space surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators, for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events: "the opera was performed in the Roman amphitheater"
amphitheater | American Dictionary. noun [ C ] (also amphitheatre) us / ˈæm·fəˌθi·ə·t̬ər, ˈæm·pə- / Add to word list. a circular or oval area around which rows of seats are arranged on a steep slope, esp. for watching the performance of plays and musical entertainment outside.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun amphitheatre. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. amphitheatre has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. theatre (Old English) Roman history (Old English) sport (early 1700s) horticulture (early 1700s)
Amphitheatre definition: a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome. See examples of AMPHITHEATRE used in a sentence.
Amphitheatre, freestanding building of round or, more often, oval shape with a central area, the arena, and seats concentrically placed around it. The word is Greek, meaning “theatre with seats on all sides,” but as an architectural form the amphitheatre is of Italic or Etrusco-Campanian origin and.
amphitheater. noun [ C ] (also amphitheatre) us / ˈæm·fəˌθi·ə·t̬ər, ˈæm·pə- /. Add to word list. Add to word list. a circular or oval area around which rows of seats are arranged on a steep slope, esp. for watching the performance of plays and musical entertainment outside.
Today, the word amphitheater is used to mean any large, semicircular theater space. Often, although not always, they are outdoor spaces where concerts, theater, and other performances can be held. The Hollywood Bowl is an example of a modern amphitheater, where groups like Monty Python and the Beatles have performed.
amphitheater. noun. (Canadian English usually amphitheatre) /ˈæmfəˌθiət̮ər/ enlarge image. a round building without a roof and with rows of seats that rise in steps around an open space. Amphitheaters were used especially in ancient Greece and Rome for public entertainments. Want to learn more?
