auditorium

[ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm]

auditorium Definition

a large room or building where people gather to hear a speech, watch a performance, or take an exam.

Using auditorium: Examples

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

  • Example

    The school's auditorium can seat up to 500 people.

  • Example

    The play was performed in the university's main auditorium.

  • Example

    The conference was held in the hotel's grand auditorium.

auditorium Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for auditorium

Phrases with auditorium

  • to have all seats occupied by an audience

    Example

    The concert was so popular that it filled the auditorium.

  • seating designed for use in an auditorium

    Example

    The company specializes in manufacturing auditorium seating.

  • the way sound behaves in an auditorium

    Example

    The architect paid special attention to the auditorium acoustics when designing the building.

Origins of auditorium

from Latin 'auditorium', meaning 'a place of hearing'

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Summary: auditorium in Brief

An 'auditorium' [ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm] is a large room or building where people gather to hear a speech, watch a performance, or take an exam. It is often used for events like concerts, lectures, and conferences. Phrases like 'fill the auditorium' and 'auditorium acoustics' refer to the capacity and sound quality of the space, respectively.

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