noun
amphitheater
Amphitheater (noun) means a large, usually open-air, oval or round building with tiered seating around a central performance or arena area. Example: “They watched the concert from the top row of the amphitheater.”
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A large, usually open-air, oval or round building with tiered seating around a central performance or arena area.
"They watched the concert from the top row of the amphitheater."
"The ancient Romans built massive amphitheaters for gladiator contests."
How to use amphitheater
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn open, round venue with seats arranged in rising rows around a central stage or arena.
UK vs US
American English uses "amphitheater"; British English uses "amphitheatre".
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Etymology
The American spelling of "amphitheatre", built from Greek amphi- ("on both sides") plus theatron ("place for viewing").
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What does “amphitheater” mean?
The word “amphitheater” means a large, usually open-air, oval or round building with tiered seating around a central performance or arena area. In plain terms, an open, round venue with seats arranged in rising rows around a central stage or arena.
How do you use “amphitheater” in a sentence?
Here is “amphitheater” used in a sentence: “They watched the concert from the top row of the amphitheater.”
What part of speech is “amphitheater”?
“Amphitheater” is a noun.
Where does the word “amphitheater” come from?
The word “amphitheater” comes from Greek. The American spelling of "amphitheatre", built from Greek amphi- ("on both sides") plus theatron ("place for viewing").
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