Amphitheater Definition

ămfə-thēə-tər
amphitheatre
noun
An oval or circular structure having tiers of seats rising gradually outward from a central open space or arena.
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A round or oval building with an open space (arena) surrounded by rising rows of seats.
Webster's New World
A level area surrounded by upward sloping ground.
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A scene of conflict, competition, etc.; arena.
Webster's New World
An upper, sloping gallery with seats for spectators, as in a theater or operating room.
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Other Word Forms of Amphitheater

Noun

Singular:
amphitheater
Plural:
amphitheaters

Origin of Amphitheater

  • Middle English amphitheatre from Latin amphitheātrum from Greek amphitheātron amphi- amphi- theātron theater theater

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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