cavea

[ˈkeɪvɪə]

cavea Definition

• 1. the seating area in an ancient Roman theater
• 2. the audience in a theater or cinema

Using cavea: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cavea" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The cavea of the Colosseum could hold up to 50,000 spectators.

• Example

  The cavea was packed with people eagerly waiting for the play to begin.

• Example

  The film received a standing ovation from the cavea.

cavea Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cavea

• audience
• patrons
• spectators
• crowd

Phrases with cavea

• upper cavea

  the highest seating section in an ancient Roman theater

  Example

  The upper cavea provided the best view of the stage.

• lower cavea

  the lower seating section in an ancient Roman theater

  Example

  The lower cavea was reserved for the wealthy and important people.

• fill the cavea

  to have a full house or a sold-out show

  Example

  The concert filled the cavea with excited fans.

Origins of cavea

from Latin 'cavea', meaning 'enclosure for animals'

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Summary: cavea in Brief

The term 'cavea' [ˈkeɪvɪə] refers to the seating area in an ancient Roman theater or the audience in a theater or cinema. It can be used to describe the people who are watching a performance, as in 'The cavea was packed with people eagerly waiting for the play to begin.' 'Cavea' also has specific sections like 'upper cavea' and 'lower cavea,' and phrases like 'fill the cavea,' which means to have a full house.