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amphitheatre

am·phi·the·a·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [am-fuh-thee-uh-ter, -theeuh-ter]
    • /ˈæm fəˌθi ə tər, -ˌθiə tər/
    • /ˈæm.fɪˌθɪə.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-fuh-thee-uh-ter, -theeuh-ter]
    • /ˈæm fəˌθi ə tər, -ˌθiə tər/

Definitions of amphitheatre word

  • countable noun amphitheatre An amphitheatre is a large open area surrounded by rows of seats sloping upwards. Amphitheatres were built mainly in Greek and Roman times for the performance of plays. 3
  • countable noun amphitheatre You can describe land which partly or completely surrounds an open area as an amphitheatre. 3
  • noun amphitheatre a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome 3
  • noun amphitheatre a place where contests are held; arena 3
  • noun amphitheatre any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground 3
  • noun amphitheatre the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre 3
See all 15 definitions of amphitheatre

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Origin of amphitheatre

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin amphitheātrum < Greek amphithéātron. See amphi-, theater

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Parts of speech for Amphitheatre

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Amphitheatre

amphitheatre popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for amphitheatre

noun amphitheatre

  • square — a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
  • stadium — a sports arena, usually oval or horseshoe-shaped, with tiers of seats for spectators.
  • park — Mungo [muhng-goh] /ˈmʌŋ goʊ/ (Show IPA), 1771–1806? Scottish explorer in Africa.
  • gymnasium — a building or room designed and equipped for indoor sports, exercise, or physical education.
  • field — Cyrus West, 1819–92, U.S. financier: projector of the first Atlantic cable.
All 20 Synonyms of amphitheatre

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