amphitheater
noun/ˈæmfɪˌθiːətər/
Frequency rank: #15,644 most common English word
Meaning
a large circular or oval open-air venue with tiered seating surrounding a central stage or arena.
Example sentence
The outdoor concert was held in amphitheater that could seat thousands of fans.
Synonyms & related words
- arena
- stadium
- auditorium
- colosseum
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