Definition of Amphitheater

1. Noun. A sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater).

Exact synonyms: Amphitheatre
Generic synonyms: Gallery
Terms within: Tiered Seat
Category relationships: Dramatic Art, Dramatics, Dramaturgy, Theater, Theatre
Derivative terms: Amphitheatric, Amphitheatrical

2. Noun. An oval large stadium with tiers of seats; an arena in which contests and spectacles are held.
Exact synonyms: Amphitheatre, Coliseum
Specialized synonyms: Amphitheatrum Flavium, Colosseum
Generic synonyms: Arena, Bowl, Sports Stadium, Stadium
Terms within: Vomitory
Derivative terms: Amphitheatric, Amphitheatrical

Definition of Amphitheater

1. n. An oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats about an open space called the arena.

Definition of Amphitheater

1. Noun. (American English) A semi-circular acoustic backdrop behind performers for an outdoor venue. ¹

2. Noun. (historical) A completely circular outdoor arena; a classic European amphitheatre. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Amphitheater

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Amphitheater

amphirhina
amphisbaena
amphisbaenas
amphisbaenic
amphisbaenoid
amphisbæna
amphisbænas
amphisbænæ
amphisome
amphisomes
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amphistome
amphistomous
amphistylar
amphistylic
amphitheater
amphitheaterlike
amphitheaters
amphitheatral
amphitheatre
amphitheatres
amphitheatric
amphitheatrical
amphitheatrically
amphithymia
amphitrichate
amphitrichous
amphitrocha
amphitrophic
amphitropic

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