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 After learning a few more architectural and historical details, the group headed next door to the auditorium of the Muhammad University of Islam, where Jum’ah, the Friday congregational prayer, is held during the mosque’s renovation. Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025 That film continues Nolan’s decades-long relationship with Imax, shooting with the company’s powerful cameras and negotiating a dedicated theatrical window in its premium auditoriums. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025 The auditorium that night, though only two-thirds full for the evening’s performances, seemed equally enthusiastic. Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 Performances are scheduled for Feb. 20, 21 and 22, at 7 p.m., and Feb. 23, at 2 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for auditorium
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Noun
  • In a few yards the dark line of dog tracks led around the bole of a great pine tree that grew on the very edge of the amphitheater.
    Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Zoom in: The 6,500-capacity amphitheater in Denver's Ruby Hill neighborhood will host 18 no-cost shows this year, featuring jazz, mariachi, rock.
    Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • According to the theater owners’ association, the U.S. lost more than 2,000 screens from 2019 to 2022 — a 5% drop.
    Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Consider this medley the unofficial start to the 2025 promo tour for Wicked: For Good, which will release in theaters on Nov. 21 and realize the second half of director Jon M. Chu's musical adaptation on the big screen.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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  • There will also be eight bars, including a 1930s speakeasy and a Parisian-style cabaret hall inspired by iconic spots like the Moulin Rouge.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2025
  • His decades of public service—from the halls of the Legislature to Houston City Hall and, most recently, our nation's Capitol—leave behind a legacy of leadership and advocacy for the people of Houston.
    Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025

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“Auditorium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/auditorium. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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