amphitheater

UK
/ˌæm.fɪˈθɪː.ə.tə/
US
/ˌæm.fɪˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/

Translations

amphitheaternoun
amphitheaters
pl
UK
/ˌæm.fɪˈθɪː.ə.tə/
US
/ˌæm.fɪˈθiː.ə.t̬ɚ/
The ancient Romans built the Colosseum as a grand amphitheater for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
Les anciens Romains ont construit le Colisée comme un grand amphithéâtre pour les combats de gladiateurs et les spectacles publics.
amphithéâtreEn architecture et au théâtre.
The concert was held in the amphitheater, where the acoustics allowed the music to be heard clearly by everyone.
Le concert a eu lieu dans l'amphithéâtre, où l'acoustique permettait à tout le monde d'entendre la musique clairement.
Additional translations
cirqueEn géographie, pour une formation naturelle en forme d'amphithéâtre.
amphitheateradjective
UK
/ˈæm.fɪˌθɪə.tə/
US
/ˈæm.fɪˌθiː.ə.tɚ/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "amphitheater seating".
The festival will take place on the newly constructed amphitheater stage.
Le festival aura lieu sur la scène amphithéâtrale nouvellement construite.

Definitions

amphitheaternoun
An open circular or oval building with a central space for the presentation of dramatic or sporting events surrounded by tiers of seats for spectators.
The ancient Romans built the Colosseum as a grand amphitheater for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
A sloping, semicircular seating gallery in a theater.
The concert was held in the amphitheater, where the acoustics allowed the music to be heard clearly by everyone.
A natural formation resembling an amphitheater, especially a level area surrounded by steep slopes.
The hikers reached a stunning amphitheater in the mountains, where the cliffs formed a perfect circle around a grassy meadow.
amphitheateradjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or suitable for an amphitheater.
The festival will take place on the newly constructed amphitheater stage.