amphitheater

/ˈæm.fəˌθiː.ə.tɚ/
noun
  1. A large, round or oval building without a roof, with rows of seats rising in steps around an open space, used for public performances, sports, or events.
    • We watched a concert at an outdoor amphitheater built into a hillside.
    • The school play was performed in the town's new amphitheater.
    • The ancient Roman amphitheater could hold over 20,000 spectators.
  2. A place or area shaped like an amphitheater, such as a natural hollow or a room with rising seats.
    • The lecture hall was designed as an amphitheater so every student could see the stage.
    • The valley created a perfect amphitheater for the outdoor ceremony.
    • The hikers stopped to admire the natural amphitheater formed by the surrounding cliffs.
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